Retail Planner

About Us

 

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

Role Overview

Centric Brands is seeking a motivated and analytical Retail Planner to join our planning team. This role will be responsible for developing account-level forecasts, managing inventory, and driving replenishment strategies for key retail partners including Amazon, Kohl’s, JCPenney, and Target. The Retail Planner will collaborate closely with sales, operations, and retailer planning teams to optimize inventory flow, maximize sales, and achieve financial objectives. This is a highly visible role that requires both analytical strength and strong communication skills to influence internal and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Inventory Management
• Develop, update, and manage sales, receipt, and inventory forecasts across department store, mass, and e-commerce accounts.
• Build and maintain ladder plans to track retail sales and inventory productivity by account.
• Analyze historical trends, POS data, and market insights to improve forecast accuracy and support financial objectives.
• Retail Account Management
• Partner directly with retail planning and replenishment teams (Amazon, Kohl’s, JCPenney, Target, etc.) to align on demand, replenishment, and inventory flow strategies.
• Monitor inventory levels to proactively identify risks of stockouts or overstocks and recommend solutions.
• Serve as a key contact for retailer partners, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer expectations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with sales, operations, merchandising, and production teams to ensure smooth execution of buy plans and replenishment strategies.
• Align with sales leadership to develop strategies that support account growth and profitability.
• Communicate planning insights clearly to internal stakeholders, helping inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Reporting & Insights
• Create and maintain reporting tools and dashboards to track sales, margin, and inventory KPIs by account.
• Prepare presentations and business reviews for sales teams and retail partners, highlighting performance and opportunities.
• Leverage data-driven insights to recommend adjustments to plans and drive continuous improvement.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, or related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in retail or merchandise planning, ideally in the fashion/apparel industry.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical foundation with advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH; macros a plus). Experience with planning or replenishment software required; system implementation experience a plus.
• Retail Knowledge: Experience working with mass and department store accounts; Amazon experience strongly preferred.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to both internal teams and external partners.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with sales, operations, and retailer partners.
• Organization: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive Mindset: Self-starter with the ability to identify opportunities, solve problems, and drive results.

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

 

Salary Range: $82,000 – $100,000

 

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest