Planner | Stitch Fix | Remote US

<h3><strong>About Stitch Fix, Inc. </strong></h3> <p>Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) is the leading online personal styling service that helps people discover the styles they will love that fit perfectly so they always look – and feel – their best. Few things are more personal than getting dressed, but finding clothing that fits and looks great can be a challenge. Stitch Fix solves that problem. By pairing expert stylists with best-in-class AI and recommendation algorithms, the company leverages its assortment of exclusive and national brands to meet each client’s individual tastes and needs, making it convenient for clients to express their personal style without having to spend hours in stores or sifting through endless choices online. Stitch Fix, which was founded in 2011, is headquartered in San Francisco.</p> <h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3> <p>The Merchandise Planner will be responsible for developing, executing and maintaining merchandise plans for the Men’s Bottoms business. You will report to a Planning Director and have exposure to Planning & Merchandising Leadership as well as other senior level cross-functional partners. In addition to business management, you will drive forward strategic initiatives with outsized impact across the Planning team, Company-level innovations and our clients. Our ideal candidate will be a self-starting, sharply analytical problem-solver with proven planning acumen and the ability to adapt to the Stitch Fix business model.</p> <h3><strong>You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Ensure the success of the Men’s Bottoms department by meeting or exceeding plans for sales volume, inventory turnover and gross margin, across multiple Revenue channels</li> <li>Deeply analyze and drive performance across Fix & Freestyle channels</li> <li>Create pre-season plans and in-season forecasts for multiple product departments</li> <li>Manage and maintain rolling operating financial forecast (OTB/ROF) in collaboration with buyers to optimize business performance</li> <li>Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan and forecast in-season sales and inventories on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis</li> <li>Forecast receipt flow to ensure optimal inventory levels that balance liability and opportunity while delivering an excellent client experience</li> <li>Assess and evaluate inventory risks and opportunities</li> <li>Responsible for in-season scenario planning as well as actionable recommendations to address business needs</li> <li>Form strong working relationships with Buying team</li> <li>Partner directly with Allocation, Operations, Engineering and Data Science teams</li> <li>Perform ad-hoc analysis based on historical performance, product attributes and customer attributes</li> </ul> <h3><strong>We’re excited about you because…</strong></h3> <ul> <li>You have a college degree (preferably a BS in a business-related field) with 5-7 years of prior retail planning and e-commerce experience</li> <li>You are extremely proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills</li> <li>You have strong planning and organizational skills</li> <li>You are experienced in tops-down, bottoms-up planning</li> <li>You are comfortable and confident making decisions and recommendations grounded in data</li> <li>You are able to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment that embraces change</li> <li>You have a bias towards action, results-focused and detail oriented</li> <li>You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>You have a solid understanding of retail math, merchandising financials and profitability KPIs</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Why you’ll love working at Stitch Fix…</strong></h3> <ul> <li>We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation and trust. You’ll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix.</li> <li>We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives— all voices are heard and valued.</li> <li>We are an innovative company and leverage our strengths in fashion and tech to disrupt the future of retail.</li> <li>We win as a team, commit to our work, and celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships.</li> <li>We boldly create the future while keeping equity and sustainability at the center of all that we do.</li> <li>We are the owners of our work and are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly and creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact.</li> <li>We offer comprehensive compensation packages and inclusive health and wellness benefits.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation and Benefits<br /> </strong><br /> Our anticipated compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets, and the range below indicates the low end of the lowest-compensated market to the high end of the highest-compensated market. This position is eligible for new hire and ongoing grants of restricted stock units depending on employee and company performance. In addition, the position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external careers site.Salary Range$124,000—$129,000 USD</p> <p><em><a href="https://www.cigna.com/legal/compliance/machine-readable-files" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">This link</a> leads to the machine readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.</em></p> <p>Please review Stitch Fix’s US Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice at Collection here: <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/careers/workforce-applicant-privacy-policy" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://stitchfix.com/careers/workforce-applicant-privacy-policy</a></p> <h3>Recruiting Fraud Alert:</h3> <p>To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Stitch Fix, recruiters only direct candidates to apply through our official career pages at <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/careers/jobs" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.stitchfix.com/careers/jobs</a> or <a href="https://web.fountain.com/c/stitch-fix" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://web.fountain.com/c/stitch-fix</a>.</p> <p>Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers. If you are unsure if a message is from Stitch Fix, please email <a href="mailto:careers@stitchfix">careers@stitchfix.com</a>.</p> <p>You can read more about Recruiting Scam Awareness on our FAQ page here: <a href="https://support.stitchfix.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500007169402-Recruiting-Scam-Awareness" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://support.stitchfix.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500007169402-Recruiting-Scam-Awareness</a></p>

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