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Vineyard Vines

Associate Planner

Stamford, CT · On-site

Overview: The Associate Planner is primarily responsible for analyzing, identifying, and ... planning experience and supporting an OTB, and presenting it to senior management and cross ...

Vineyard Vines

Associate Planner

Stamford, CT

Overview: The Associate Planner is primarily responsible for analyzing, identifying, and ... planning experience and supporting an OTB, and presenting it to senior management and cross ...

Hoxton Circle

Senior Associate, FP&A

Stamford, CT · Hybrid

$160K - $180K/yr

Senior Associate, FP&A We're partnering with an established investment firm that builds and grows businesses across a diverse set of industries, combining capital, operational expertise, and ...

NorthMark Strategies

Senior Associate, FP&A

Stamford, CT · On-site

$91K - $113K/yr

The Senior Associate will prepare and develop core FP&A deliverables, partner with internal functional teams, and contribute to process improvement and technology initiatives. The ideal candidate ...

NorthMark Strategies

Senior Associate, FP&A

Stamford, CT · On-site

$91K - $113K/yr

The Senior Associate will prepare and develop core FP&A deliverables, partner with internal functional teams, and contribute to process improvement and technology initiatives. The ideal candidate ...

iCapital

Corporate Finance, FP&A - Associate

Greenwich, CT · On-site +1

$85K - $115K/yr

The FP&A Associate will report into Firmwide FP&A,Vice President. Responsibilities * Support the budgeting and forecasting of the firm's consolidated key financial performance indicators, with ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Planner, you need a foundational understanding of urban planning principles, data analysis, and report writing, typically supported by a degree in urban planning, geography, or a related field. Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), project management software, and relevant planning regulations is often required. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills help you effectively collaborate with stakeholders and address complex planning issues. These skills and qualifications are important for creating well-informed, sustainable plans that meet community needs and regulatory standards.

What is an associate planner?

Associate Planners are professionals who support the planning and execution of projects within organizations, typically in fields like urban planning, event planning, or corporate strategy. They assist senior planners with research, data analysis, report preparation, and coordination of activities to ensure projects meet their objectives and comply with relevant regulations. Associate Planners often interact with stakeholders, provide recommendations, and help manage timelines and resources. This role is ideal for individuals looking to build experience and advance in planning-related careers.

What are some common challenges faced by associate planners when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Associate Planners often juggle several projects at once, which can make prioritization and time management challenging. Balancing competing deadlines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that all project requirements are met requires strong organizational skills and clear communication. Learning to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and adapt to shifting project scopes is key to success in this role. Many organizations provide mentorship and collaborative tools to support new Associate Planners as they develop these essential competencies.

What is the difference between Associate Planning vs Planning Analyst?

AspectAssociate PlanningPlanning Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field; often entry-levelBachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, or related field; some roles prefer experience
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, retail, manufacturing, or logistics sectorsCorporate offices, consulting firms, or industry-specific departments
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in retail, manufacturing, and supply chain companiesUsed across industries like finance, retail, and manufacturing for data-driven planning
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

While both roles involve planning and data analysis, Associate Planning typically serves as an entry-level position supporting senior planners, focusing on data collection and basic analysis. Planning Analysts often handle more complex data analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning tasks, requiring more experience or advanced degrees. Both roles are vital in ensuring effective resource allocation and operational efficiency within organizations.

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Infographic showing various Associate Planning job openings in Connecticut as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Associate Planner

Vineyard Vines

Stamford, CT • On-site

Full-time

Life, Retirement

Re-posted 10 days ago

Vineyard Vines rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

About Us:
vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha's Vineyard by brothers, Shep and Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 120 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US.
vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that Every day should feel this good.
You don't need to be on a beach, by the ocean or on vacation to have Every day should feel this good moments. It's a state of mind that we all experience, and one where everyone is invited. At vineyard vines, we don't live an #EDSFTG life away from our desks - we bring it to work with us, too.
In our stores, at our Harbor Drive headquarters or working remotely, our company culture is fun, encouraging and welcoming to all. We work hard and play harder, and we never take ourselves too seriously. And while we have many company goals, our number one priority is making vineyard vines a great place to work for all employees.
Our team is our family, and we'd never have grown to where we are today without them.
We're committed to building an inclusive team across all channels, departments and stores within our community. We hope you'll join us and see what the smiling pink whale is all about.
Overview:
The Associate Planner is primarily responsible for analyzing, identifying, and communicating sales and inventory opportunities and providing risk-mitigation recommendations.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Communicate financial results, forecasts, and action plans to management and cross-functional team on a weekly basis
  • Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities
  • Provide hindsight analysis and partner with merchandising on future product positioning and opportunities
  • Present financial forecast and supporting action plans in monthly open to buy meetings
  • Manage basic inventory levels and forecast replenishment buys to support sales forecast
  • Identify inventory risks and opportunities and work cross-functionally to solve
  • Prepare pre-season plans; financial sales, merchandise margin, and inventory, consistent with the company's top-down goals
  • Ownership of bottoms up SKU plans and buy quantification across category
  • Prepare monthly merchandise reprojection including analytical activities to understand health of category(ies) and actions leading to profitable inventory management
  • Quarterly hind-sight responsibilities including SKU productivity and sell-through analysis

What You Bring:
  • 1-2 years of dedicated planning experience and supporting an OTB, and presenting it to senior management and cross-functional partners.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel - pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.
  • Possess a clear understanding of financial measurements: sales, gross margin, weeks of supply, inventory turn, sell through, etc. and how to impact them
  • Ability to negotiate with and influence peers, members of a cross-functional team, and management
  • Strong interpersonal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
  • An understanding and adherence to all policies related to the organization
  • Organizational skills are essential as well as the ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines
  • Team focused, confident, and professional
  • Ability to effectively receive and communicate feedback
  • Passion for the vineyard vines brand

Every-day Will Feel This Good Because:
  • We have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly "good" people
  • We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat
  • We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefits, and paid-family leave, health savings, flex spending accounts, life & disability insurance
  • We have an onsite gym as well as financial wellness programs to keep you active
  • We offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar

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