Planner

Fanatics•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner is responsible for supporting the seasonal merchandise planning process by building bottoms-up plans, managing in-season forecasts, and reconciling open-to-buy targets. This role partners with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver accurate forecasts, assortment execution, and inventory health across categories. Working under the guidance of Senior Planners and Directors, you’ll contribute to calendar milestones — from preliminary tops/down plans to PO deadlines — while developing expertise in merchandise planning tools and analysis.

Requirements

4–6 years of experience in merchandise or financial planning within retail, consumer products, or licensing.
Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and planning tools.
Ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines with increasing independence.
Demonstrated knowledge of sales, margin, inventory, and productivity metrics.
Collaborative mindset with growing ability to influence cross-functional partners.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.

Responsibilities

Build bottoms-up financial and inventory plans by league/category aligned to department targets.
Manage in-season demand forecasting and update open-to-buy models to track sales, margin, and turn performance.
Support vendor plan creation by preparing templates, reconciling actuals, and updating key deliverables.
Prepare seasonal calendar milestones (plan decks, SIM inputs, PO tracking) to ensure readiness for leadership reviews.
Partner with Merchandising and Finance to reconcile sales forecasts, buy plans, and post-event performance (e.g., hot markets).
Provide analysis and insights to guide decision-making while developing independent judgment in complex planning scenarios.