Merchandise Planner

Rag & Bone•New York, NY

About The Position

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.

Requirements

3-5 years’ experience working in a planning or buying function
Strong business acumen, financial analysis, technical and creative problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel skills required
Experience with both Planning and Allocation
Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills with ability to influence, present and defend a business argument both one-on- one and in a group setting
Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and manage through competing priorities

Responsibilities

Lead merchandise planning across Outlets, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives by gender, category, and price tier
Pre- 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 door
Deliver 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 execution
Align closely with Buying to develop product intent (Seasonal vs Replenishment), localized assortments, and pricing/promotional strategies that maximize sales and profitability
Partner 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 targets
Manage and execute the product lifecycle, including allocation, replenishment, markdowns, RTVs, and exit strategies, to optimize inventory and store-level performance