Merchandise Planner - India

Gorilla Commerce; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Merchandise Planner to join their dynamic team. In this fully remote role, you will develop and manage strategic financial plans that drive growth and profitability across various categories. Your analytical mindset and attention to detail will be crucial as you juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll leverage your expertise in data management tools to support sales execution and ensure accurate reporting. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a creative and customer-focused organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

PTO available

Provided equipment

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in planning and financial analysis required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data management tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial plans to drive growth and profitability for assigned categories.
• Forecast sales and profitability while maintaining SKU-level accuracy.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

Attention to Detail

Financial Analysis

Inventory Management

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Planning Skills

Education

BA/BS degree in a related field

Tools

NetSuite

Toolio

Job description

About us:
Gorilla Commerce is an e-commerce platform that sells branded products in digital marketplaces, including Amazon (where it is among the Top 10 largest sellers in the US) and Walmart.com. At Gorilla Commerce, we’re committed to bringing you durable, high-quality products at reasonable prices that make everyday life easier. Our vision is to continually innovate and improve our products based on customer need and industry trends. We are the owners and developers of multiple brands including our flagship brand, Gorilla Grip.
We’re a fast-paced environment with a relentless focus on the customer. We are a dynamic group of dog lovers who operate at the intersection of creativity and analytics to create and provide obsession worthy products that consumers are demanding.

The Role:
Gorilla Commerce is looking for a passionate Merchandise Planner who will develop and manage strategic financial plans that drive sustainable growth and profitability of assigned categories that meet or exceed annual targets. The ideal candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities at once. Flexibility, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a constantly changing and highly ambiguous business environment are key.

What You'll Do:

1. Reporting and Data Management (NetSuite, Excel):
   1. Pull data to refresh daily sales reporting used by cross-functional teams (Excel)
   2. Support weekly sales and financial data validation across multiple systems and data sources
   3. Update weekly and monthly financial reports used by the Merch Planning team and for the Leadership Team
   4. NetSuite Data Maintenance:
      1. Compile daily attribute data changes for the Merch Planning team and communicate the changes to Master Data Analyst
      2. Submit attribute data changes based on notifications from cross-functional teams or specific metrics criteria
      3. Validate that all prior submitted changes are updated correctly and reflected in reporting
   5. Ensure all SKUs are accounted for in offline workbooks and Toolio as new SKUs are created
2. Forecasting and Planning:
   1. Enter plans in Toolio planning system for new products based on approved product briefs
   2. Maintain accuracy of SKU-level fees in Toolio to support accurate margin roll ups through established error checking process
   3. Adjust sales forecast in Toolio for early or delayed Purchase Orders for newness
   4. Forecast sales and profitability in Toolio for assigned products, incorporating current market conditions and historical sales performance to develop strategic financial targets, support supply planning, and aid in sales execution in the marketplace
   5. Assist the team in running exception reporting to ensure plans in Toolio are accurate

Qualifications:

• NetSuite Experience is a plus
• Toolio Experience is a plus
• BA/BS degree in a related field
• 2 or more years of proven success in planning, financial analysis, and inventory management
• Relentless about attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Able to handle multiple tasks/projects with adherence to deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Amazon experience is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Job Details:

• 100% Remote Role based in Argentina
• Contractor position – paid through Deel
• 40 hours per week
• Working hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). Please note with the Daylight Savings time change it may entail a local time shift.
• We will provide equipment.
• PTO available