Store Planner

About the role

The Store Planner serves as a critical analytical partner within the Planning & Distribution team, owning the strategy for store level assortment and inventory health across the Rothy's retail network. This role requires a data driven mindset to balance customer demand, inventory flow, and sales goals in a sustainable and scalable manner. You will act as the central point for translating high level planning initiatives into actionable store specific strategies that drive customer satisfaction. Collaboration is central to the position, requiring strong partnerships with cross functional teams including Retail leadership, Merchandise Planning, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, and Operations. The ideal candidate will use advanced analytical skills to forecast needs and manage allocation and replenishment strategy so the brand can continue to delight its customers. Ultimately, this role is responsible for ensuring the right products are available at the right locations to support the brand's mission and growth.

Key facts

What you'll do

Develop and maintain store level assortment and allocation strategies that balance customer demand, inventory flow and sales goals across all Rothy's retail locations.

Partner with Planning, Merchandising and Allocation to translate seasonal buys into store specific plans that reflect regional and store level nuances.

Analyze sell through, inventory turn and in-stock rates to identify opportunities and recommend adjustments to allocation strategy.

Build and refine store tiering model based on customer profile, store format and historical performance.

Collaborate with the Retail team to understand store capacity, visual merchandising needs and local market trends.

Manage replenishment strategies to help ensure the right product is in the right store at the right time.

Present findings and recommendations to cross-functional partners in a clear, actionable way.

Support new store openings and closures with tailored assortment and inventory strategies.

Look for ways to improve planning processes, tools and reporting as our store fleet grows.

Leverage data insights to drive decisions that enhance the overall performance and sustainability of store operations.

Work closely with allocation teams to optimize inventory distribution and reduce excess stock or stock outs.

Monitor key performance indicators and adjust plans based on real time data and emerging trends.

Serve as a subject matter expert for store planning initiatives and contribute to the development of best in class practices.

Participate in cross functional projects that impact the retail experience and long term brand strategy.

Champion the use of analytics to solve complex retail challenges and support continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

You possess 4+ years of experience in retail planning, allocation or a related analytical role, ideally in footwear, apparel or another consumer product category.

You have advanced Excel skills; experience with planning or allocation systems is a plus.

You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.

You have experience partnering with store operations teams and a solid understanding of store-level retail dynamics.

You hold a bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain or a related field, or equivalent experience.

You are a natural collaborator who builds strong relationships across Merchandising, Retail, Allocation and Visual Merchandising.

You are detail oriented, with a knack for spotting patterns in data that others might miss.

You are comfortable balancing multiple priorities and deadlines without losing sight of the big picture.

Practical notes

The role is Hybrid.

The position offers a salary range of $82,000 to $99,000 annually.

Eligible candidates may receive additional discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Comprehensive health plans, 401k matching, and generous paid time off are included in the benefits package.

Dog friendly offices are available for employees.

An Employee Discount Program is provided as part of the total rewards package.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for this position.

The application process will review candidates based on their skills and experience.