Merchandise Planning Assistant

RAILS, a leading contemporary apparel, and lifestyle brand, is seeking an Assistant Merchandise Planner, who will support our growth in direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels. This position has an emphasis on inventory management and allocation. 

Key Responsibilities:

•  Assist with inventory management in Shopify and Rails ERP system 
• Forecast replenishment and inventory for E-Commerce and Retail Stores, and adjust accordingly to maintain appropriate stock levels
• Run and distribute weekly reports
• Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by division
• Assist with vendor PO creation
• Collaborate with Sales Team to identify business opportunities
• Provide day-to-day planning support needed to successfully grow across all channels
• Run ad hoc reports and assist with projects as needed
• Additional responsibilities as required

Requirements:

•  1-2 years of planning experience
• Strong excel skills
• Understanding of financial KPIs and retail math
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with relevant teams across the organization, including Leadership Team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to successfully work both in an individual capacity and as a collaborator across teams