Calvin Klein Merchandise Planner, Accessories
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $82,500–117,100/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Merchandise Planner, Accessories at Calvin Klein in New York—develop strategic financial plans, manage inventory, and drive omni-channel sales optimization.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic merchandise financial plans at department and product segmentation levels, aligning sales, gross margin, and inventory objectives with company profit goals
- Drive weekly forecasts and category analysis, recommending markdowns and inventory reflows to merchandising teams based on historical data and current market trends
- Manage the open-to-buy process and lead monthly strategic forecast meetings, providing guidance to business leaders and recommending actions to maximize sales, optimize inventory, and mitigate risk
- Build and maintain strategic promotional calendars in partnership with merchandising and marketing teams, providing guidance on key and peak selling periods
- Lead pre-season planning processes, analyzing historical performance by department, category, and item level to develop assortment and receipt plans that support line development
- Conduct receipt reconciliation with merchant teams, identifying delivery risks and recommending inventory reflows or receipt chasing to support forecast accuracy
- Present analytical insights and action points to cross-functional teams and senior management, building business cases and gaining consensus on strategic decisions
- Collaborate with visual, marketing, field organization, and finance teams to ensure execution of pricing, flow, and assortment strategies
Qualifications
- Minimum 2–3 years of merchandise planning experience in retail or fashion
- 5 or more years of total work experience in merchandising, planning, or related functions
- Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred
- Advanced proficiency with planning and allocation systems and Microsoft Windows applications
- Demonstrated ability to present complex data and recommendations in an organized, compelling manner
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2–3 years of direct merchandise planning experience in a retail or fashion environment, with 5 or more years of total professional experience in merchandising, buying, planning, or finance roles. Proven track record of developing and executing strategic financial plans, managing complex forecasting for multidimensional businesses, and successfully assuming expanded areas of accountability.
Education
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 82,500 to USD 117,100 per annum.
Benefits
Competitive base salary, bonus eligibility, medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, above-market 401(k) contribution, generous paid time off and company holidays, hybrid working arrangements, Headspace membership, fitness reimbursement, care.com services for childcare and elder care, tuition reimbursement for continued education, associate discount on company merchandise.
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