ASSISTANT PLANNER

$65,000 - $65,000/Yr

Ross Stores - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

1,001-5,000 employees

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

The Assistant Planner is a foundational role designed to develop planning skills through structured training and mentorship from a Planning Manager. This position focuses on managing in-season and pre-season plans to support regional strategies, maximizing sales potential while minimizing risks at the store level. The role involves analyzing key performance indicators and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective planning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze performance using standardized reports prepared monthly.
• Review future plans based on historical performance and knowledge of future business conditions.
• Identify risks and/or opportunities by product and Region.
• Propose recommendations to Location Planning Manager and implement approved changes into the planning system.
• Prepare hindsight analysis and collaborate with Merchandise Planning counterpart at key fiscal points.
• Conduct hindsight reviews to present findings to Senior leadership.
• Propose recommendations to capitalize on opportunities and/or reduce risk for next year.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement Store strategies and address callouts and errors.
• Utilize forecast to evaluate future Store plans against system parameters.
• Analyze historical performance and develop skills to propose flow strategies to Location Planning Manager.
• Develop Region plans by applying hindsight analysis and known assortment strategies.
• Review higher product levels to validate the mix of assortment within a Region.
• Present recommended plans to Location Planning Manager in a formal meeting.
• Recommend store lists for limited door product opportunities and analyze different store groups.
• Modify system generated Store level plans by resolving outliers and exceptions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships.
• Flexibility and adaptability to feedback.
• Results-driven with a focus on accuracy and achievement.
• Intellectually curious with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Resilient and persistent in achieving goals.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and Excel skills, along with retail math knowledge.

Benefits

• A broad range of affordable health insurance options & personal medical plan concierge
• 401(k) with employer match and Life insurance
• Ample PTO including accrued vacation, paid holidays, diversity day, summer Fridays and the ability to purchase additional vacation
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Access to health and wellness benefits such as BetterHelp and Headspace
• Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation