- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- $65,000–80,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Tory Burch
Founded in New York in 2004, Tory Burch is an American luxury lifestyle brand distinguished by its expressive use of color, signature prints and modern interpretation of classic style. Its collections span ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear and accessories, reaching an international clientele through a global retail and digital presence. As an employer, the company offers opportunities across design, merchandising, retail, technology and corporate functions, combining creative ambition with commercial expertise. Employees contribute to a founder-led business whose identity connects personal style with purpose. Women’s empowerment remains central to this identity, notably through the Tory Burch Foundation’s support for women entrepreneurs.
The Associate Planner supports merchandise planning for Tory Burch’s North American full-price retail business, partnering with Planning, Buying, Allocation, and cross-functional teams to drive inventory productivity, sales and margin targets, and strategic initiatives. The role manages reporting and analysis, supports the open-to-buy process, and contributes to pre-season strategy and in-season optimization. The annual compensation range is USD 65,000–80,000, based on relevant experience and work location.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain pre-season plans covering sales, markdowns, receipts, and inventory targets.
- Monitor weekly sales performance and support in-season management by identifying risks and opportunities.
- Own weekly and monthly reporting and analysis of key sales, margin, inventory, and productivity metrics.
- Communicate business performance in weekly meetings and monthly open-to-buy (OTB) meetings.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on historical data, current performance, and market trends.
- Collaborate with Buyers and Allocators to align assortment strategies and inventory flow.
- Track receipts and ensure on-order inventory arrives on time to support forecasts.
- Participate in hindsight reviews, monthly forecasting, and seasonal strategy planning meetings.
- Support ad hoc projects and reporting needs as directed by the Planner or Planning Manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong analytical acumen and problem-solving skills, with intellectual curiosity to investigate root causes.
- Passion for retail and a foundational understanding of buying, planning, and allocation.
- Detail orientation and excellent follow-through.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and manage multiple tasks or projects collaboratively and adaptably.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate data-led recommendations effectively.
- Two years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and basic modeling; experience with PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, deadline prioritization, and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with planning tools or systems such as Microstrategy, Tableau, SAP, or similar is a plus.
Skills
Experience
2 years of relevant experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 65,000 to USD 80,000 per annum.
Benefits
Generous benefits supporting health, financial security, and wellness; employee discount; access to exclusive sample sales; on-demand executive coaching; paid volunteer days; opportunities to support the Tory Burch Foundation.
Culture
Tory Burch’s workplace culture reflects the brand’s entrepreneurial spirit and optimistic outlook, bringing together creative expression, commercial ambition and a collaborative approach to building a global fashion business. Its commitment to women’s empowerment gives the company a distinctive sense of purpose, connecting its identity as an employer with its broader mission to support women’s ambitions.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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