People Associate Merchandise Planner
Free People
Philadelphia, PA0–2 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Must know
- SalesOperationsExcel
- Work
- On-site in Philadelphia
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations75%Sales55%Excel51%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Free People is seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner to maximize sales and profit by developing merchandise plans that support the company's goals for sales, turn, and margin.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the senior planner or planner to ensure the success of one or more departments by meeting or exceeding sales, gross margin, and inventory turn.
- Plan and own a product class.
- Partner with merchants to monitor and evaluate sales on current styles weekly.
- Partner with the buyer and planning manager to effectively manage receipts and inventory.
- Maximize opportunities through key item programs.
- Independently run and distribute weekly and month-end reports (attribute and store count).
- Ensure the accuracy of all reporting.
- Understand financial measurements and apply retail math to identify business drivers.
- Assist the planner in preparation for OTB and Buy meetings.
- Perform ad hoc reporting.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Excel
Qualifications
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work well in teams.