Ann Im
About Ann Im
Ann Im is a Senior DTC Planner at Casper, with extensive experience in retail planning and analysis. She has held various roles in the fashion industry, including positions at alice + olivia and TOD'S Group, and possesses strong analytical skills for effective sales forecasting and inventory management.
Work at Casper
Ann Im currently serves as a Senior DTC Planner at Casper, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on direct-to-consumer strategies, leveraging her expertise in omnichannel retail planning. Prior to her current position, she worked as an E-commerce Planner at Casper from 2021 to 2022, where she contributed to the optimization of online sales strategies.
Previous Experience in Retail Planning
Ann Im has extensive experience in retail planning, having worked at alice + olivia in various roles. She served as an Associate Planner for Direct, Concession, and Wholesale from 2020 to 2021 and as an Assistant Planner for Direct to Consumer from 2018 to 2020. Her background also includes an internship at TOD'S Group as a Wholesale Planning Intern in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Ann Im holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Business Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology, which she completed from 2015 to 2017. Her education has equipped her with strong analytical skills, enabling her to conduct complex sales and inventory analyses. She is proficient in utilizing Excel for data analysis and presenting insights to team and executive leaders.
Background in Sales and Merchandising
Before her planning roles, Ann Im gained experience in sales and merchandising. She worked as a Sales Associate at The Style Shop from 2015 to 2016 and completed internships at ALL COMES FROM NOTHING as a Marketing and Merchandising Intern in 2016 and at Black Lapel as a Merchandising & Product Development Intern in 2016. These positions provided her with a solid foundation in the retail industry.
Internship Experience
Ann Im has participated in several internships that contributed to her professional development. In 2017, she interned at IBM as a Reimagine Retail Project Research Intern for three months. Additionally, she worked as a Peer Tutor at the Fashion Institute of Technology during the same year, further enhancing her skills in communication and mentorship.