Job Description

Overview

The Assistant/Associate Buy Planner (Bridal) is responsible for the maintenance of inventory and sales plans. Scrutinizing historical performance for areas of opportunity in retail sales, inventory growth or reduction, and increased product margins. The role is responsible for the creation and upkeep of orders. This role reports to the Buy Planner (Bridal) of the specific product area.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring budgets to a subcategory level for each buying group.
• Assist in creation of planner-generated weekly reporting.
• Assist with summarizing, analyzing and presenting actual performance against plan.
• Assist with analyzing historical performance and current trends to forecast demand for current and new styles and identify areas of opportunity and risk.
• Assist in building assortment and inventory plans.
• Assists with monitoring inventory conditions and in-stock rates, identify issues, and recommending solutions.
• Assists in maintaining unique assortment of each specific market to target the needs of customers.
• Assists in identifying underperforming articles and propose discontinuing, markdown, or scrapping.
• Assist in executing replenishment buys.
• Review minimum quantities of each specific primary hierarchy and escalate suggestions to Buy Planner.
• Responsible for monitoring the current turn percent for each primary hierarchy and identifying items that fall out of the company range.
• Partner with the Assistant/Associate Merchant and Assistant/Associate Product Development Manager to ensure timely, organized assortment-flow handoffs across teams

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in retail merchandise planning & optimization, demand forecasting, inventory management, pricing analysis, and replenishment buying.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Work, and PowerPoint.
• Intermediate knowledge of retail planning.
• Proper principals and practice of data collection and consolation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.

Application Deadline: Initial consideration will be given to applications received by 10/22/2026. Applications received after this date may be considered if the position remains open or the application period is extended.

Behavioral Characteristics

Analytical and detail-oriented, this individual scrutinizes data, identifies trends and variances, and translates findings into practical inventory, sales, and margin actions. They are organized, methodical, and disciplined in maintaining plans, orders, reports, and assortment details with a high degree of accuracy and follow-through. Proactive and solutions-focused, they recognize risks to product availability and performance, recommend adjustments, and escalate issues promptly when decisions exceed their authority. Collaborative and responsive, they communicate clearly with Buy Planners, Merchants, and Product Development partners while balancing quantitative analysis with customer preferences, market needs, and product intuition.

Work Environment

The primary environment for this role is a combination of an open office and a remote workplace. Considerable business is conducted using the telephone and computer technology. This role is expected to be on-site in Home Office one (1) day per week on an ongoing basis. Note that all hybrid and remote work conditions are covered in the Company’s current Remote Work Policy and Remote Work Agreement, incorporated here by reference. Travel may be required to stores, conferences or events up to 5% of the time.

Why Work for Shane Co.?

Joining #TeamShaneCo comes with a host of benefits designed to support you and your loved ones- we understand a supportive benefits package is key to a fulfilling work experience. As a family-owned business, we prioritize your well-being, recognizing that our success is a collective effort. Here's what we offer: Compensation and Recognition: We offer a competitive base rate and an opportunity for a yearly bonus. Time off: You’ll enjoy a generous time-off package, including 3 weeks of vacation, and an annual float day. We value holidays and are closed on major ones. Plus, you receive a float day and paid volunteer day annually. We also value your work-life balance and keep favorable hours that provide a great retail experience to our customers while respecting your time and well-being. Family-centric benefits: We care about your family, and our benefits extend beyond standard offerings. In times of major illness, you can earn time off at full pay for self or family care. You’ll also benefit from paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and assistance navigating medical complexities. Health and wellness: We value your health and provide you with paid sick time. Additionally, you can access competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with company match, and flexible spending accounts. You can also enjoy voluntary benefits, including long-term disability, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance. We also have a dedicated staff member who focuses on well-being and work-life balance, ensuring you thrive professionally and personally. Employee Discount: Enjoy a generous store and online discount, available for you and your family members.Shane Co. serves our customers with an unparalleled standard of excellence. Our people get to share in our customers’ milestone moments such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and everything in between.Our goal for you is to give you an employment experience like no other so you wake up and want to come to work every day. If you love being part of a team as well as providing personal attention to every customer, this is the place for you! Base Pay range for this role is $83,000 - $114,000 annually. Your placement in the range is determined through interviews, a review of experience, knowledge, skills, balanced pay with other team members and alignment with geographic market data. Home office base pay ranges are based on the Denver market. We target most new hire offers toward the lower end of the listed range, but more demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills may result in a higher starting rate. Beyond Base Pay: Home office positions are eligible for consideration for an annual bonus, based on total company performance. Amounts vary by role and are based on a percentage of eligible earnings for the fiscal year.