Merchandise Planner

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

📋 Description

• Create detailed sales and inventory strategies for various product categories

• Act as the main point of contact between merchandising, operations, and finance departments

• Oversee inventory planning projects and develop forecasting methods

• Manage merchandise planning across multiple product categories and support category performance

• Handle the assortment inventory of diamonds and gemstones

• Spearhead inventory planning for new showroom openings and business ventures

• Set parameters for weeks-of-supply, safety-stock, and reorder points

• Enhance inventory efficiency and minimize excess while ensuring service level maintenance

• Coordinate cross-functional inventory assessments and align action plans

• Lead weekly forecasting efforts to ascertain inventory requirements across various channels

• Assist in monthly Open-To-Buy procedures and convert financial plans into purchasing strategies

• Formulate sales forecasts, strategic inventory frameworks, scenario analyses, and data-informed purchasing recommendations

• Create analytical frameworks and models to assess business performance

• Guarantee the precision of analyses, reports, insights, forecasts, and inventory planning objectives

• Conduct intricate statistical analyses for the Planning and Merchandising teams

• Report directly to the Associate Director of Merchandise Planning

⛳️ Requirements

• BA degree or equivalent, preferred

• 5+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, inventory planning, and/or forecasting within a retail, product, or e-commerce environment

• Experience with attribute-based or commodity inventory planning is highly advantageous

• Familiarity with allocation or store planning is beneficial

• Proficient in Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling, and management of extensive datasets

• Experience with Planning and Reporting software; familiarity with Domo, NetSuite, or similar tools is a plus

• Strong time management skills and a focus on process enhancement

• Possess critical thinking, adaptability, collaboration, and a self-initiated approach

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Interest in organizations and products that are socially and environmentally responsible

• Submission of a resume and cover letter is required; cover letter must include a sentence regarding your favorite diamond shape

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement through regular one-on-ones, training programs, and annual 360 reviews

• Lifestyle Spending Account that offers reimbursements for eligible wellness expenses, such as gym memberships, massages, and counseling

• Company-sponsored educational programs and tuition reimbursement for role-specific training

• Employee discount on jewelry purchases

• Access to mental health resources, self-care applications, seminars, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for counseling

• Programs for giving back and volunteer opportunities

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including a $0 premium option for employee health insurance and employer contributions to HSA

• 401(k) matching

• Paid time off

• Paid parental leave

• 100% employer-funded disability and life insurance

• Pre-tax commuter benefits