Freelance Planning Analyst
New York, NY
Experience: 3
Category: Other
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid
Brand: System One
Compensation Range: 30.00 - 34.00 Per Hour
Job ID: 378212
Date Posted: 09/04/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/ReNaQz
Job Title: Freelance Planning Analyst
Location: New York, NY
Overview
We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Merchandise Planning Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be a core member of the Merchandise Planning department, taking on vital responsibilities to ensure product strategies translate into profitable results.
You will serve as a strategic partner to the Merchandising team. Your primary mission will be to manage inventory flow, optimize Open-to-Buy (OTB) strategies, and analyze product performance to support accurate forecasting and business growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in retail planning to make an immediate and highly visible impact within a fast-paced retail environment.
Responsibilities
• Assume planning responsibility for a specific merchandise category, acting as the primary point of contact for inventory and financial health within that classification.
• Partner closely with the Merchandising team, providing quantitative insights and historical data to inform seasonal buys and assortment strategies.
• Build, maintain, and optimize Open-to-Buy (OTB) processes and inventory forecasts to support business growth and maximize inventory productivity.
• Analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales trends, margin performance, and inventory health to identify risks and opportunities.
• Support in-season business optimization by evaluating pricing scenarios, promotional impacts, and markdown strategies to maximize profitability.
• Respond to ad hoc merchandising requests and provide actionable analysis in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes and improve data accessibility for cross-functional partners.
Requirements
• 2–4 years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, retail analytics, or a related field.
• Specialty retail experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of retail metrics and planning concepts, including IMU, MMU, GMROI, sell-through, inventory turn, and Open-to-Buy (OTB).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and inventory planning models.
• Demonstrated success partnering cross-functionally with Merchandising, Buying, Allocation, or related teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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