Gucci Merchandise and Business Planner
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $81,000–90,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 14, 2026
About Gucci
Gucci is a preeminent Italian luxury fashion house renowned for its craftsmanship, creative leadership and global cultural influence. Operating within Kering’s portfolio of maisons, Gucci combines artisanal savoir‑faire with a high-performance, design‑driven commercial organization and offers a global, fast‑paced environment for commerce, merchandising and brand development.
Gucci seeks a Merchandise and Business Planner in New York to lead sales forecasting, open‑to‑buy and inventory planning for the brand.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop store-, channel- and department-level sales projections to support assortment and inventory decisions.
- Support annual budgeting, seasonal forecasting and merchandise planning cycles.
- Track performance versus targets, analyze key business drivers and recommend corrective actions.
- Perform open-to-buy analysis, monitor receipts and ensure inventory cadence aligns with sales velocities.
- Create clear, visually impactful reports and presentations for commercial leadership.
- Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Finance and Operations to align inventory, assortment and investment strategies with business goals.
Qualifications
- BA in Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation or financial analysis, preferably within retail or fashion.
- Demonstrable proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
- Strong understanding of retail math, open-to-buy and merchandise planning metrics.
- Proven organisational skills, ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate across functions.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years of hands-on experience in planning, allocation or financial analysis within retail or fashion environments, with exposure to open-to-buy and seasonal merchandising cycles.
Education
BA in Finance, Economics or related field
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 81,000 to USD 90,000 per annum.
Culture
The workplace culture emphasizes creativity, craftsmanship and commercial excellence within a collaborative, global team. Gucci fosters inclusivity and accessibility in candidate experience and employee development, operating in a fast‑paced environment that values cross‑functional partnership and continuous improvement.
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