Assistant Planner, Merchandiser Planning & Allocation

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.

Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with capital, education and community.

You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.

• Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
• We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
• Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:

A Day in the Life:

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Planner supports the Director, Planning, ROA in managing Monthly Forecast Review (MFR), inventory allocation, business reporting, and performance analysis across Retail, Wholesale, and Travel Retail channels. The role helps drive inventory productivity, reporting accuracy, and actionable business insights through strong analytical and operational support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monthly Forecast Review (MFR)

• Support the Monthly Forecast Review (MFR) process across Asia markets and channels.
• Prepare forecast reports, variance analysis, and business insights.
• Monitor performance against forecast and identify risks and opportunities.
• Track forecast accuracy and support continuous improvement initiatives.
   

Allocation & Inventory Management

• Execute product allocations and replenishment strategies.
• Monitor inventory health and identify stock-out, excess inventory, and aged stock risks.
• Recommend inventory rebalancing, transfers, and replenishment actions.
• Support seasonal launches, promotions, and inventory deployment strategies.

Reporting & Business Analytics

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports.
• Analyze sales, inventory, and productivity metrics by market, channel, store, category, and style.
• Generate actionable insights and support management presentations.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across reporting platforms.

Wholesale & Partner Support

• Consolidate sales, inventory, and forecast submissions from partners.
• Monitor partner performance and inventory positions.
• Support partner forecasting, allocation, and replenishment activities.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to improve planning, allocation, and reporting processes.
• Support reporting automation, dashboard development, and process enhancements.
• Leverage technology, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and decision making.
   

EDUCATION & PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 1-2 years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Retail Planning, Allocation, Supply Chain Planning, Business Analytics, or related fields. Retail or fashion industry experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with large datasets and business reporting.
• Knowledge of SAP, MicroStrategy, Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, SQL, or Python is advantageous.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance planning, forecasting, allocation, inventory management, and reporting processes.
• Curious and willing to explore automation, predictive analytics, generative AI, and data-driven decision-making to improve business outcomes.

To Land This Role:

Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:

How We Work Together

• Adaptable – We change before we have to
• Entrepreneurial – We own it
• Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory
• Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes
• Live the Values – We show up for each other
• Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing

#TeamTory Values

We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.