Planner

Brooklinen•New York, NY

34d•$69,000 - $98,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Brooklinen is hiring a Planner to forecast sales, plan inventory, and serve as a day-to-day planning partner to its Retail team. The role reports to the Director of Planning and Allocation and covers bedroom essentials such as comforters and pillows, as well as growing categories including throws and accessories. The Planner partners with Merchandising on assortments, open-to-buy forecasts, and inventory purchases; oversees weekly allocation cycles and location-specific product mix; and collaborates with Marketing, eCommerce, Merchandising, Production, and Business Development. The role analyzes business performance, identifies risks and opportunities, and shares recommendations to support decisions that improve sales, sell-through, and inventory efficiency.

Requirements

2–4 years of inventory planning experience.
1–2 years of hands-on allocation experience in a business with both online and physical stores; experience supporting a small store footprint is acceptable.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Clear communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across teams.
Curiosity, initiative, attention to detail, ownership, adaptability as priorities shift, and enthusiasm for continued learning.

Nice To Haves

Inventory planning experience in a startup or growing business.
Experience in home goods is not required; relevant experience and perspective are welcomed.

Responsibilities

Own planning for assigned categories, partnering with Merchandising on assortments, building open-to-buy forecasts, and planning inventory purchases to support sales and healthy weeks of supply.
Own weekly allocation cycles, tailor product mix to each store location, and improve processes that drive sell-through and inventory efficiency.
Work with Marketing and eCommerce to understand sales trends.
Partner with Merchandising and Production on SKU-level inventory decisions.
Support Business Development as new channels grow.
Analyze performance, identify risks and opportunities, and share clear recommendations to guide decisions.

Benefits

Up to 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees only.
Fertility and family-building support up to $20,000 lifetime.
401(k) with a 4% company match.
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
20 vacation days, increasing to 25 after five years, plus year-round Summer Fridays.
Hybrid work schedule with two core in-office days (Tuesday–Thursday).
Remote work during Thanksgiving week and the last week of December.
Up to four additional remote weeks per year with approval.
40% employee discount plus seasonal product allowance.
One Medical, Talkspace, and $1,000 per year via Joon for wellness.
One-month paid sabbatical at five years and an additional one-month paid sabbatical at 10 years.