Store Planner

Vineyard Vines - Stamford, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Stamford, CT

101-250 employees

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Store Planner at Vineyard Vines will be responsible for planning, allocating, and optimizing the in-store layout, product placement, and inventory management for retail locations. This role requires collaboration with various teams to enhance customer experience and meet business goals through effective space utilization and inventory strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement store layouts that maximize space utilization and enhance the customer shopping experience.
• Partner with Visual Merchandising to align floor plans with merchandising strategies and seasonal layouts.
• Evaluate and adjust fixture placement, product adjacencies, and traffic flow based on sales data and store feedback.
• Analyze inventory needs for each location to support sales goals and maintain optimal stock levels.
• Collaborate with the Allocation and Merchandising teams to develop allocation strategies that align with store demand and capacity.
• Create replenishment plans to maintain inventory flow, balancing product availability and minimizing overstock.
• Analyze sales data, product performance, and customer behavior to identify trends and optimize space productivity.
• Support store-level forecasting and budgeting by evaluating space needs in correlation with sales targets.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of new store openings, remodels, and relocations, ensuring layouts and inventory are tailored to specific markets.
• Serve as a liaison between Store Operations, Merchandising, and Visual Merchandising to ensure alignment of strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in retail planning, space planning, or merchandising, preferably within a specialty or apparel retail environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven recommendations.
• Proficiency in retail planning software, Microsoft Excel, and familiarity with CAD or similar design software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Disability insurance
• On-site gym
• 401(k)
• Family leave
• Work from home
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule