Merchandise Planner

Job Summary:The Merchandise Planner, Outlet is responsible for driving pre-season and in-season product performance, pricing strategy, and product optimization by door in partnership with Channel Planning and Buying across rag & bone Outlets to support overall business growth. This is key role within the organization working within a dynamic team environment.Responsibilities: Lead merchandise planning across Outlets, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives by gender, category, and price tierPre- season assortment planning, defining the breadth and depth of the product line to ensure a balanced offering across price points, sizes, and key attributes by doorDeliver actionable insights through weekly recaps, seasonal hindsight reviews, and ad hoc reporting to inform future assortment and category strategies, while partnering cross-functionally to ensure executionAlign closely with Buying to develop product intent (Seasonal vs Replenishment), localized assortments, and pricing/promotional strategies that maximize sales and profitabilityPartner with Channel Planning and Buying to monitor in-season product performance, identify risks and opportunities, and optimize detailed pricing strategies by door to accelerate sell-thru to achieve sales and inventory targetsManage and execute the product lifecycle, including allocation, replenishment, markdowns, RTVs, and exit strategies, to optimize inventory and store-level performanceRequirements: (skills, qualifications, education, etc) 3-5 years' experience working in a planning or buying functionStrong business acumen, financial analysis, technical and creative problem-solving skillsAdvanced Excel skills requiredExperience with both Planning and AllocationStrong organizational skills and excellent communication skills with ability to influence, present and defend a business argument both one-on- one and in a group settingAbility to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and manage through competing prioritiesRules we live by | Rules you live by Be a Good Human - Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity.Have No Fear - Innovate, solve problemsOwn Every Decision - Work together, get resultsQuality Matters – Not only with product but we see it in our peopleMake S**t Happen - Be disciplined, be competitiveBenefits Paid Time OffClothing AllowanceGenerous Employee DiscountPaid Parental LeaveMembership to Calm and access to other wellness benefitsMedical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits401krag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Powered by JazzHR