Retail Planner (Jordan APLA)

Job#: 3025585 Job Description: Title / Position:Retail PlannerPay Rate:$40/hrLocation:Beaverton, OR - onsite 4x/weekRemote/Hybrid allowance: Friday remoteDuration:Through 11/30/26 for now, but likely to extend until (5/30/27)Requirements:Top Must-Haves: Expert in Excel - comfortable doing Excel math and analyzing data in Excel all dayStrong understanding of Retail Sales, Assortment Planning, and Stock and Sales PlanningExperience communicating with and presenting to stakeholders, ideally with Merchandising, Financial Planning, and Marketplace business teams.Good understanding of how to look at macroeconomics and demand and supply management - evaluating seasonal trends to figure out how much they can sell for certain products.Job Description:Assortment PlannerWho You Will Work With:You will work closely with Merch Financial Planning, Consumer Assortment Planning, Consumer Merchandising, Marketplace Merchandising, Supply & Inventory Planning, Marketplace, Finance, and Global partners to create a robust rolling forecast grounded in quantitative and qualitative metrics of sales, inventory, and margin.Who We Are Looking For:We are seeking a dynamic Lead Assortment Planner to join our team!In this role, you will develop comprehensive Retail Sales and Demand forecasts to drive critical business processes and decisions within the Streetwear business. You will establish clear, bottom-up merchandise plans in partnership with the Streetwear squad. This involves collaborating with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional leaders to create a plan that is profitable, productive, and consumer-centric. The ideal candidate will have industry planning experience and demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. We are looking for a self-starter who is curious and capable of working both collaboratively and independently.Leverage statistical forecasting, data science, and new ways of working to develop plans and drive better decisions pre and in-season.Demonstrated experience in assortment planning and understanding of financial, product, and inventory planning.Strong ability to influence and design compelling communication grounded in data.Ability to think critically and understand the potential of a style in the marketplace, as well as quantify any gaps to financial plans from a bottom-up perspective.Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills by developing accurate plans that optimize trade-offs and outcomes.Current understanding of consumer and marketplace trends.High level of proficiency with Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and macros. Airtable experience is a plus.Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.What You Will Work On:As a Lead Assortment Planner, you will leverage your expertise to prioritize the consumer while planning Streetwear products. You will build hypotheses and conduct data-driven analyses, translating insights into actionable strategies through problem-solving and critical thinking. You will work closely with Merchandising and Marketplace teams to make informed decisions on sales plans and assortment investments that drive our Streetwear business.Your role will involve understanding the unique dynamics of various territory marketplaces, using these insights to shape future demand. You will also be responsible for entering sales and demand plans throughout the CODE and planning gates, collaborating with supply planners and MSC teams to validate allocations and creating purchase orders for our Direct channels.Additionally, you will:Develop seasonal style-color plans for Streetwear Inline products across Mens/Womens/Kids and FW/AP/EQ that support goals and consumer x marketplace plans at Territory, Country, and MPU levels. This includes sales, margin, and inventory at the style color level, leveraging analytics to develop strategies that meet financial goals and owning open-to-buy bottom-up forecasts to inform both manufacturing decisions and purchase orders.Deliver a seasonal inline buy for Streetwear that aligns with Retail Sales, Inventory, and Market expectations, including flow and size specificity.Provide input on demand potential by territory for styles based on performance and trends, influencing depth for early seasonal planning until broadcast/buy finalization.Recap and analyze the business against monthly forecasts and create visibility for Territories to activate action plans based on risks and opportunities.Support monthly and seasonal inventory planning and management activities.Actively manage products in partnership with marketplace teams to maximize consumer demand and marketplace objectives.EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department ator 844-463-6178. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing? in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work? in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview:Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Created: 2026-03-13