About this role
Job title: Assistant Merchandise Planner
About the Role Fashion Nova is seeking a stellar Assistant Merchandise Planner to join our fast-growing team. In this role, you will be a critical driver of our growth initiatives, striking the perfect balance between independent ownership of product categories and seamless team collaboration. The ideal candidate brings proven e-commerce planning experience within the fashion industry and a knack for turning data into actionable strategy.
What You'll Do
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Buying and E-Commerce Site Merchandising to link financial results to daily/weekly performance.
- Inventory Management: Review receipt flows and aged inventory to ensure optimal stock levels, maximizing sales while minimizing liabilities.
- Promotional Strategy: Execute best practices for promotions, markdowns, and clearance strategies to optimize margin and sell-through.
- Process Alignment: Align Buying and Merchandising strategies with overall e-commerce business plans, identifying custom reporting needs and process improvements.
- Data IT Integration: Partner with Applications and IT teams to build, deliver, and refine custom business reporting tools.
- Team Support: Provide comprehensive operational and analytical support to the broader Planning team.
What We're Looking For
- Experience: 1+ years of dedicated experience as an E-Commerce Planner (Required).
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Domain Expertise: Proven experience across Inventory Control, Allocation, Merchandising, Demand Forecasting, and Financial Planning/Analysis.
- Education: BA/BS degree preferred.
- Mindset: A self-starter mentality with the ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Communication: Strong English communication skills; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
Nice to Have
- Additional languages proficiency is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- NEW state-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hills!
- Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
- Weekly catered lunches fully-stock kitchen pantry!
- Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
- Summer Fridays
- Early Departure Team bonding events and programs
- Attractive employee discounts!