Title: Merchandise Planning Analyst (Maternity Leave Coverage)
Reports To: Merchandise Planner Manager
Location: This role will be hybrid, based in our New York office

About Todd Snyder
Known for its sophisticated take on redefining how to dress the modern gentleman, Todd Snyder collections draws from Savile Row tailoring, vintage military apparel and classic American workwear, making timeless pieces relevant for the well-dressed man. Based in New York, the brand meticulously sources elegant materials from around the world, creating designs that are both smart and refined.

Get to Know the Role:
Todd Snyder is seeking a highly analytical and driven Merchandise Planning Analyst to join our team for a temporary maternity leave coverage assignment. In this role, you will be an embedded expert within our Merchandise Planning department.

You won’t just be pulling reports; you will be a strategic partner. Your primary mission will be to translate complex data into actionable insights, helping our team optimize inventory, forecast accurately, and ultimately grow the Todd Snyder business.

This is an incredible opportunity for someone with a few years of corporate finance experience—or a consultant looking to transition into an in-house brand role—to make an immediate, highly visible impact at a premier menswear brand.

What You’ll Do:

Provide strategic partnership to the Merchandise Planning team, providing quantitative backing to their strategic decisions.
Build, maintain, and optimize complex financial models, Open-to-Buy (OTB) processes, and inventory forecasts to support business growth.
Provide Data Analysis & Reporting by deep diving into weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales trends, margin performance, and inventory health.
Identify opportunity for process Improvement, support team with streamlining existing reporting processes, making data more accessible and actionable for non-financial team members.
Provide Ad-Hoc Analytics as requested/needed. Field fast-paced requests from the merchandising team and cross-functional partners to analyze pricing scenarios, promotional impacts, and strategies.
Be responsible for a category within Merchandise Planning

What You Bring:

2–4 years of experience in management consulting, corporate FP&A, or a rigorous data analytics role. This is a great opportunity for consultants looking to gain hands-on, in-house experience with a great brand.
Expert in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, ability to craft complex formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation, and dynamic modeling.
Past success working cross functionally within an organization to achieve objectives
Ability to be proactive and work autonomously.
Past Merchandise Planning experience, not required but preferred
Past Specialty Retail experience preferred

Pay/Benefits Information:

Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE.
AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

Get to Know AEO

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer with a portfolio of beloved apparel brands including American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed.

Rooted in optimism, inclusivity and authenticity, AEO’s brands empower every customer to celebrate their unique personal style by offering casual, comfortable, timeless outfitting and high-quality products that are made to last. In addition to a robust e-commerce business, we operate stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with merchandise available in more than 30 countries through a global network of license partners.

At AEO, we believe in the power of our people and our brands. Our Better Together culture creates a mutual desire to succeed–inspiring our community to excel, while driving future growth for the business and associates. Through experience, exposure and education we empower associates to build their unique career journey.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access at AEO

We remain committed to building an inclusive culture that is welcoming and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. Please see more about our initiatives here.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.

Temporary Merchandise Planning Analyst (Todd Snyder)

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