Assistant Planner Strategic Partnerships, Ohio

Overview:
About PHOENIX 

 

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at  and .

 

About Express

 

Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to creating confidence and inspiring self-expression. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions, Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you.

 

The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the  online store and the Express mobile app.

Location Name:
Columbus Corporate Headquarters

Responsibilities:
The Amazon Brand Store Planning & Allocation Business Partner is a key contributor to the growth and success of our Amazon business. This role supports inventory planning, replenishment, and performance analysis to help us drive sales, improve profitability, and maintain strong in-stock positions. This role works cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and Merchandising to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the creation and maintenance of financial plans for the Express Amazon brand store

Monitor product performance, identify sales opportunities, and assist in managing stock levels to avoid stockouts or overstocks

Forecast demand at the SKU level using historical data, trends, and marketing plans

Assist in planning and executing Amazon shipments and replenishments

Collaborate with Production and Merchandising teams to place Amazon-specific orders

Conduct basic assortment and SKU rationalization analysis to optimize product mix

Partner with finance on open-to-buy planning and inventory investment strategy

Prepare reporting and analytics that support weekly, monthly and quarterly selling meetings

Participate in inventory allocation and rebalancing decisions to support business goals

Help identify process improvements and recommend system enhancements

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Retail Management, or a related field

1–3 years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, or inventory analysis (internships and co-ops count)

Strong analytical skills and comfort working with large sets of data

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Curious, solutions-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-moving e-commerce environment

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Collaborative mindset and effective verbal and written communication skills

Amazon experience or familiarity with Seller Central is a plus, but not required

 

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

 

Detail-Oriented: Double-check work and keep spreadsheets accurate

Resourceful: Find answers, flag issues proactively, and suggest improvements

Flexible: Thrive under shifting priorities and fast deadlines with the ability to move with ease

Team Player: Collaborate well across departments and contribute to team success

 

Early Entry

Closing:
An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call (phone number removed) and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

 

Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.