Manager, Strategy – Planning

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop, maintain, and continuously enhance daily and weekly reports to facilitate timely decisions regarding revenue and gross profit.

• Gather and summarize data to support the Merchandising organization’s strategic planning and the development of new programs.

• Become a subject matter expert in merchandising processes.

• Provide consultation on process enhancements, strategy formulation, industry trends, competitive analysis, and company positioning.

• Compile, analyze, and maintain data for sales and gross margin forecasts.

• Assist in analyzing pricing strategies and oversee Category Management pricing initiatives.

• Support special projects and weekly/monthly business reviews by aggregating and analyzing data from various sources.

• Create cohesive, easily digestible, action-oriented data templates.

• Foster continuous improvement in inventory management, assortment planning, pricing, and process development.

• Liaise with Operations and provide analytics for operational initiatives, efficiency, and enhancing customer experience.

• Report directly to the Director of Strategy Planning.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in pricing, financial analysis, or analytics.

• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel is essential.

• Experience in merchandising, purchasing, and/or planning is required.

• Exceptional analytical skills with the capacity to analyze and communicate complex quantitative data and develop reports/tools.

• Knowledge of e-commerce and retail is preferred.

• Familiarity with programs such as Oracle, Mode, or similar platforms for handling large data sets is preferred.

• Confident in managing relationships across functions and with stakeholders.

• A passion for the mission to reduce food waste and improve the food system.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

• Capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

• Skilled in taking proactive measures to implement solutions.

• Ability to work adeptly in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced team environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time exempt position.

• 100% Remote Work.

• Salary and employee stock options commensurate with experience.

• Unlimited PTO.

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plan options.

• Life Insurance.

• 401K plan.