Associate Planner, RFNA

Tory Burch • New York, NY

6d

About The Position

The Associate Planner, Full Price Stores supports merchandise planning for Tory Burch’s North America retail business. The role partners with Planning, Buying, Allocation, and cross-functional teams to drive inventory productivity, achieve sales and margin targets, and support strategic business initiatives. The Associate Planner manages reporting tools, analyzes sales and inventory data, supports the open-to-buy (OTB) process, and is responsible for select categories. The position contributes to both pre-season strategy and in-season business optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and basic modeling.
• Experience with PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to investigate root causes.
• Passion for retail and a foundational understanding of buying, planning, and allocation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment; collaborate and adapt; and handle multiple tasks or projects.
• Ability to communicate data-led recommendations effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with planning tools or systems such as Microstrategy, Tableau, SAP, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain pre-season plans, including sales, markdowns, receipts, and inventory targets.
• Monitor weekly sales performance and support in-season management by identifying risks and opportunities.
• Own weekly and monthly reporting and analysis for key metrics across sales, margin, inventory, and productivity.
• Communicate the state of the business in weekly meetings and monthly OTB meetings.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on historical data, current performance, and market trends.
• Collaborate with Buyers and Allocators to align on assortment strategies and inventory flow.
• Track receipts and ensure on-order inventory is delivering on time to support forecasts.
• Participate in hindsight reviews, monthly forecasting, and seasonal strategy planning meetings.
• Support ad hoc projects and reporting needs as directed by the Planner or Planning Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and rewards for high performance.
• Generous benefits supporting mental and physical health, financial security, and overall wellness.
• Employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• Free executive coaching on demand.
• Paid volunteer days and opportunities to give back through the Tory Burch Foundation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level