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Associate Planner

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $55,000.00 - $60,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Career development programs
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

Uno Alla Volta, located in North Branford, Connecticut, is a distinguished direct-to-consumer brand recognized for its exquisite collection of artisan-made home décor, jewelry, and fashion accessories sourced from all over the world. As a sister brand to Artful Home, Uno Alla Volta holds a strong commitment to quality craftsmanship and storytelling behind every piece offered. The company is deeply rooted in a philosophy that values human connection, with a core vision focused on enriching every interaction with customers, artisans, co-workers, and suppliers alike. This philosophy not only influences its business operations but also fosters a workplace environment that embraces core... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, merchandising, or a related field is preferred
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in retail planning, inventory management, or allocation preferably in apparel, home, or gift industries is required
  • Experience working with purchase order systems and vendor communications is required
  • Experience working with ERP or planning systems is preferred
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas is required
  • Ability to thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment
  • Shopify experience is beneficial but not required

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, merchandising, or a related field is preferred
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in retail planning, inventory management, or allocation preferably in apparel, home, or gift industries is required
  • Experience working with purchase order systems and vendor communications is required
  • Experience working with ERP or planning systems is preferred
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas is required
  • Ability to thrive in a creative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment
  • Shopify experience is beneficial but not required

Job Duties

  • Support the creation of seasonal sales, margin, and inventory plans by category
  • Translate assortment and marketing strategies into financial forecasts and demand plans
  • Build and maintain planning tools and spreadsheets to manage projections, open-to-buy, and event curves
  • Partner with merchandising team to model SKU-level forecasts, color/size breakouts, and initial allocations
  • Drive PO creation, revisions, and cancellations based on in-season trends and inventory position
  • Partner with vendors to confirm ship windows, resolve late or incomplete deliveries, and maintain up-to-date inbound visibility
  • Track replenishment needs, maintaining a continuous view of core and carryover inventory
  • Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to align on stock flow, fulfillment timing, and vendor compliance expectations
  • Monitor sales, margin, and inventory performance versus plan daily, weekly, and monthly
  • Analyze sales and stock data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities
  • communicate insights and recommended actions to planning manager and cross-functional partners
  • Adjust forecasts based on sell-through, receipt flow, and vendor lead times to maximize sales and minimize excess inventory
  • Support weekly business recaps providing data-driven insights and recommendations
  • Partner with supply chain on inbound tracking, vendor follow-up, and on-time delivery performance
  • Maintain accurate reporting and data integrity across all planning tools
  • Create and distribute weekly and monthly sales and inventory reports highlighting performance versus plan and recommending next steps
  • Ensure timely updates to financial and inventory projections for leadership visibility
  • Audit data regularly for accuracy ensuring clean information flow between merchandising, supply chain, and finance
  • Partner with merchandising to support post-season hindsight analyses by category, vendor, and product type
  • Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement documentation

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location