Associate Merchandise Planner

Associate Merchandise Planner

The Company : Birdy Grey

Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer brand whose mission is to celebrate friendships during one of the most important milestones in a persons life : their wedding.

The Opportunity : Associate Merchandise Planner

Reports To : Senior Director of Planning

Location : US - Remote

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with an office in New York, NY, Birdy Grey supports remote work for eligible roles. We ask that all employees travel to either office once a quarter. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Birdy Grey is looking for a highly analytical Associate Merchandise Planner who will play a crucial role in optimizing our inventory levels and ensuring product availability while effectively executing our pricing and promotion strategies. This position involves collaboration with various cross-functional partners to forecast OTB (Open-to-Buy) across multiple diverse categories, and conducting ad hoc research to support informed decision-making.

Scope of Responsibilities :

• OTB Forecasting : Assist in the development and execution of Open-to-Buy strategies across multiple product categories, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts and overall business objectives.
• Analyze historical sales data and trends to provide accurate inventory projections and recommendations.
• Pricing and Promotion Strategies : Support the execution of pricing strategies and promotional activities to maximize profitability and drive sales growth.
• Collaborate with marketing and merchandising teams to evaluate the effectiveness of pricing and promotional initiatives, providing insights for improvements.
• Ad Hoc Research : Conduct thorough market research and analysis to support planning decisions, identify opportunities for improvement, and evaluate competitive positioning.
• Develop reports and presentations to convey research findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Inventory Management : Monitor inventory levels across categories and work with cross-functional teams to optimize stock levels, minimize excess inventory, and prevent stockouts.
• Assist in the reconciliation and management of inventory discrepancies to ensure accurate data.
• Work closely with strategy, marketing, finance, and merchandising teams to ensure a cohesive approach to inventory management.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders regarding inventory status, challenges, and opportunities.

The Right Candidate : Qualifications & Personal Attributes

Education : Bachelors Degree Required

Experience / Requirements :

Nice To Haves :

California Pay Range :

$90,000 - $105,000 USD

Why Birdy Grey : Benefits & Perks (for eligible Full-Time Employees)

Highlights :

Birdy Grey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.