Associate, Retail Planning

NEW ERA CAP•Buffalo, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate, Retail Planning (E-Commerce) will ensure all Retail Store inventory moves and transfers are entered accurately, on time, and maintained in the system to support the daily launch calendar and replenishment requests from the store teams. The E-Commerce Merchandising, Buying & Planning team at New Era Cap owns the company’s digital business by planning product assortments, inventory levels, and digital sales strategies across online channels, in addition to the Buffalo Store + NYC Flagship. They analyze prior program performance data, forecast go forward demand, track inbound deliveries, prep all items for timely launches, and partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure product availability and optimize the customer experience to drive e‑commerce growth.

Requirements

Ability to thrive amongst frequently changing priorities and deadlines
Strong attention to detail and established computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to learn and utilize new systems
Comfortable establishing relationships and interacting with various levels within the organization
Ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and efficiently prioritize workday to maximize productivity
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Enthusiastic, pro-active, and positive person who adapts to change and with urgency and persistence
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or related field preferred; additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree
One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in a related field required
Retail Environment experience preferred
Knowledge of sportswear or apparel industry preferred

Responsibilities

Enter all Stock Transfer Orders manually in SAP by working independently to prioritize workload to meet hard deadlines and shifting priorities
Keep existing orders updated in a timely manner as changes come through
Work closely with Planning Assistant Manager to clearly communicate orders to the Distribution Team
Create systematic transfers in Shopify to ensure the retail locations can receive items into inventory upon arrival
Work with Content Coordinators to set up new items in Shopify so they flow to the store’s registers
Assist with preparing for and executing Pop Up Retail Events by appropriately positioning inventory ahead of time and ensuring inventory counts are accurate prior to shipment and upon arrival back from the event
Maintain integrity of inventory reporting systems, reconcile regularly, and make adjustments as needed
Keep all sensitive matters confidential
Other duties as assigned