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Assistant Junior Planner

Contract type

Location

Newport Beach, CA

Specialty

Salary

$22.00-$24.00/hr

Remote

No

Reference

491511

Contact name

Valerie Haldeman

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Job description

Assistant Junior Planner – Full-Time Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Junior Planner to join a dynamic ecommerce team based in OC area. This role offers the chance to contribute to inventory and sales planning, supporting forecasting and buying processes in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The position is expected to be onsite, with potential flexibility on workdays.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with seasonal buying activities by collaborating closely with the Buyer/Planner.
  • Analyze past sales data and current market trends to inform inventory decisions.
  • Manage daily pre-sell operations to optimize stock availability.
  • Develop and present seasonal performance reviews to guide future planning.
  • Support monthly reporting and reconciliation of purchase receipts.
  • Create and maintain purchase orders for both internal and external vendors.
  • Keep tracking documents and SKU plans up-to-date alongside the planning team.
  • Monitor product delivery timelines to ensure smooth launches and address any delays promptly.
  • Help coordinate inventory distribution between global stock and ecommerce channels.

Forecasting & Reporting:

  • Prepare weekly business performance reports and monthly returns analyses.
  • Collaborate on in-season and post-season sales evaluations by category.
  • Extract size-specific sales data to enhance ecommerce assortment strategies.
  • Generate regular and ad hoc merchandise planning reports as required.
  • Ensure monthly receipt targets align with online assortment updates.

Qualifications:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills essential for data analysis tasks.
  • Experience with platforms such as Shopify/Shopify Plus, Full Circle, and Google Analytics preferred.
  • Solid understanding of retail operations, merchandising principles, and business analytics.
  • Self-driven with a focus on results and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
  • Adaptable to shifting deadlines and capable of creative problem-solving with great attention to detail.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required. 1-2 yrs or internship experience within buying or planning corporate retail

Rate: $22-24/hr

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