Associate Merchandise Planner
Ross StoresNew York, New York, United States
Posted December 19, 2025
80000 - 88000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Ross Stores, Inc. is a Fortune 500 off-price retailer that operates the Ross Dress for Less and D.D. Discs brands, with more than 2,200 stores across the United States, the District of Columbia, and Guam. The company’s core strategy is to keep operating costs low and pass those savings on to consumers, enabling it to offer high-quality merchandise—apparel, footwear, home goods, and more at a fraction of the price of traditional retailers. Over the past decade Ross has consistently outpaced sales growth in the department-store sector, driven by a disciplined inventory model and a strong focus on value-seeking shoppers. Its culture emphasizes speed, customer focus, and a relentless pursuit of operational efficiency, positioning Ross as a market leader in the off-price retail space.
Job Description
The Associate Merchandise Planner is responsible for planning, trending revisions, and OTB control from the classification level to the division level, developing pre-season class plans, and partnering with Buying and Location Planning teams.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Flexibility
- Results Driven
- Intellectually curious
- Resilient
- Highly proficient in Excel and knowledge of planning systems
- Analytical Mindset
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum of two years retail merchandise planning experience
- Minimum of one year experience managing OTB
Benefits
- A broad range of affordable health insurance options & personal medical plan concierge
- 401(k) with employer match and Life insurance
- Ample PTO including accrued vacation, paid holidays, diversity day, summer Fridays and the ability to purchase additional vacation.
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Access to health and wellness benefits such as BetterHelp and Headspace
- Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation
