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Associate Merchandise Planner

Massachusetts - Canton 10/09/2025 Apply Now Apply Later

We're all about the perfect fit. That's why we invest so much in our people. We offer training and development opportunities, along with a promote-from-within, anyone-can-lead philosophy. We're an energized team working together to deliver a one-of-kind experience allowing Big + Tall guys to finally wear what they want.

Every associate has a voice and an opportunity to make an impact -- at DXL we care about our guys, our communities and each other. If this sounds like a culture you would like to be part of, then DXL is Fit for You!

As an Associate Merchandise Planner, you'll play an essential role in shaping our product strategy and driving results. You'll create thoughtful, data-informed plans for margin, inventory, assortment, and financial performance that support our merchandise team. By maintaining accurate sales, margin, and inventory forecasts, you'll help ensure our Open-to-Buy reflects the best opportunities to grow the business. You'll also collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance assortment planning and strengthen product distribution across both our store locations and direct channels.

Using your merchandise and retail accounting experience and your passion for working with numbers, you'll play a key role in supporting our guests by:

  • Reviewing seasonal results by style, class, sub-department, and department across all grades and lifestyles and providing insights and recommendations to guide future assortment
  • Collaborating with buyers to develop and communicate a comprehensive strategy that aligns financial and product opportunities by department, class and by selected key items
  • Partnering with the buyers to develop assortment plans that outline the appropriate number of customer choices for each store grade and the direct channel, along with the correct depth for each choice
  • Identifying and executing markdown strategies that align with clearance timelines and gross margin objectives
  • Taking appropriate actions to maintain and control inventories to forecast and plan and identifying opportunities to cancel, purchase or expedite merchandise to hit targeted inventory levels through a monthly OTB process

We're looking for someone:

  • With a Bachelor's Degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • That has 2-4 years specialty retail associate buyer/associate planner/allocation experience
  • With a strong orientation to bottom line results through practical merchandise experience
  • With experience in forecasting product need based on current trends and future plans

Here's what we offer:

  • All Your Basic Benefits (health, dental, 401k, PTO, etc.)
  • Hybrid Work Environment
  • Compressed/Flexible Work Schedule
  • Bring Your Dog to Work Days
  • And more!

DXL is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizen status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Matthew Suttora

WHY DXL?

We know there are so many great reasons WHY our associates love being a part of DXL. Here’s another…

Everyone at DXL has one goal in mind... how can we improve the customer experience in a positive, impactful way. This focused mission in a supportive environment allows creative space to present new innovations that will resonate deeply with our guest. The teams foster camaraderie and positivity across all individuals and departments, allowing every employee to reach their full potential aided by their peers!

Matthew SuttoraAllocation Analyst

Simone Smith

WHY DXL?

We know there are so many great reasons WHY our associates love being a part of DXL. Here’s another…

I love working at DXL because of the mission, culture, and people. Hearing the positive feedback from customers makes me proud that we can provide great shopping experiences for them. I appreciate the kindness and openness of everyone I've worked with who continuously offers their time and knowledge. Plus the great benefits, flexibility, work-life-balance, and the list goes on!

Simone SmithMerchandise Planner

Iris Harris-Petersh

WHY DXL?

We know there are so many great reasons WHY our associates love being a part of DXL. Here’s another…

I LOVE the work environment and the flexibility of the work schedules. We have fun with our guests and with our team. Together we can make a difference and grow stronger.

Iris Harris-PetersKey Holder

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