Ecommerce Planner

Description:

The Planner – eCommerce is responsible for driving sales, margin, and inventory productivity across the ecommerce business. This role leverages data-driven analysis and cross functional collaboration to optimize inventory strategies, support in-season business needs and deliver premium retail experience. The Planner acts as a key business partner, balancing financial goals with consumer demand to maximize performance. This role partners closely with Buying, Allocation, Site Merchandising, and eCommerce Operations to ensure strategic inventory management and financial planning that supports premium brand execution and commercial success. This is a hybrid role, working 3 days/week out of our Denver, CO headquarters. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

Sales & Inventory Performance Management

• Analyze sales, inventory, and profitability across multiple levels (item, class, attribute) to identify trends and opportunities.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to maximize revenue, profitability, and inventory turn.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align business strategies and performance goals.

OTB & Financial Re-Projections

• Monitor and manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) to ensure alignment with sales, margin and inventory targets.
• Re-project sales, discounts, and margins based on current performance trends to meet financial targets.
• Support chase buys and in-season inventory adjustments to capitalize on demand shifts.

Markdown, Promotional & Exit Strategy

• Develop and execute a cohesive promotional strategy to support sell-through while protecting profitability.
• Partner with cross functional teams to manage end of life and slow-moving inventory through strategic exit plans.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Marketing to align promotional calendars with business objectives and maintain premium brand presentation during transitions.

Site Merchandising & Ecommerce Operations Partnership

• Partner with Site Merchandising to optimize product placement, launches, and onsite storytelling to drive conversion and AOV.
• Collaborate with E-Commerce Operations on inventory availability, fulfillment execution, and site readiness.
• Align with Marketing & Digital on promotional timing, traffic initiatives, and onsite execution.

What do you need to succeed? We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 3-5 years of experience in Retail Planning, Merchandise Planning or related field and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
 

• Strong analytical and financial acumen with proficiency in Excel and planning systems (e.g., SAP, JDA, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data, forecast trends and make strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross functional partners.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment.
• Experience in premium or specialty retail.
• Familiarity with Ecommerce business models and lifecycle inventory management.