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UA Brands

Assistant Planner

Job Details

Job Ref:
ASSIS002619
Location:
Corporate Office, 101 NE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Category:
Merchandise Planning
Employment Type:
Full Time

Overview

ABOUT UA/UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS
For over 40 years, UA Brands has been synonymous with fashion-forward specialty apparel for the medical and culinary professions. We are proud to support our valued customers - true heroes giving back with every shift. Our culture includes a long history of philanthropy and community support. Our strong values and unique culture are built on collaborating not merely as coworkers, but as family and friends. From the beginning, we provide candidates an authentic look into how UA Brands embraces their skills and perspectives, all in ways that continue to set us apart. 
 
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a great opportunity to join a growing, global organization.  The Assistant Forecasting Planner supports the planning and inventory strategy by ensuring product decisions are driven by performance insights and demand trends. This role focuses on analyzing assortment productivity, optimizing style and size allocations, and adjusting orders to align with selling patterns and business goals.
 
WHAT YOU’LL DO
  • Analyze assortment performance to assess style productivity, identify opportunities, and recommend strategic shifts in ordered units that optimize sales and inventory efficiency
  • Place and refine size-level orders by reviewing selling trends, demand patterns, and stock positions to ensure accurate and responsive allocations
  • Proactively monitor delivery timelines and inventory levels, identifying potential delays or overstock risks and implementing timely solutions to minimize business impact
  • Manage purchase order maintenance and shipment tracking within the inventory system, ensuring data accuracy, visibility, and consistent follow-up
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
  • Understanding of a retail product assortment, breadth and depth, promotional pricing, entrance and exit strategies
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with solid Excel skills
  • Retail Math experience
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Microsoft Dynamics AX- ERP system knowledge preferred
  • Organization skills- ability to manage time, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and complete all assigned tasks
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
  • BS/BA Degree – Business, Merchandising, Analytics, Planning
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
HYBRID – The Best of Both Worlds
Have the flexibility to work on-site/in the business and remotely during the week. You’ll spend a few days a week in our office for collaboration/in-person engagement and have the flexibility to work from home on other days. While on-site, join other team members in the spacious Quad for lunch or enjoy our ongoing wellness activities. Employees are expected to be online and available during their team's core business hours. A company computer is provided for business use. 
 
PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO
UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits, allowing you the opportunity to customize a benefits package that addresses both your health and financial needs.
  • Medical and Pharmacy Coverage
  • Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program – self-care and support for life’s everyday challenges
  • Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching - Save for your future
  • Short & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
  • Accident, Hospital Care, and Critical Illness Insurance – Protect your Income
  • Auto Insurance
  • Legal Insurance and ID Theft Protection
  • Nationwide Pet Insurance
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Time Off – Life Balance
  • Volunteer Time Off – Make an Impact
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
  • Free Parking at the Downtown Corporate Office
  • Regular Social Activities and Events – Mandatory Fun
  • See moreof the benefits we offer  
UA IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, UA Brands will make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so will result in undue hardship. 

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.

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