Merchandise Planning Manager

Peloton Interactive; New York (NY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Merchandise Planning Manager to join its Apparel Planning team. In this pivotal role, you will drive pre-season assortment planning and manage in-season financial plans across multiple subsidiaries. You will partner with merchandising teams to develop strategic assortment plans that support both high and low volume stores. Your analytical skills and strategic business acumen will be crucial as you lead product management, optimize inventory flow, and enhance profitability through special projects. This role offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's success.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off policy

Short-term and long-term disability

Access to mental health services

401k and tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Fertility and adoption support

Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave

Child care and family care discounts

Free access to Peloton Digital App

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail planning and allocation.
• Experience in apparel planning for international markets.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial results to maximize revenue and minimize excess inventory.
• Maintain pre-season plans and monthly forecasts.

Skills

Retail Planning

Analytical Skills

Strategic Business Acumen

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Netsuite

Looker

Toolio

Shopify

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We are in search of a Merchandise Planning Manager to join our Apparel Planning team.

You’ll be responsible for driving pre-season assortment planning to managing in-season financial plans and forecasts for multiple subsidiaries at the department/vendor level.

YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON

• Drive financial results that maximize revenue, gross margin, inventory turn goals and minimize excess inventory.
• Responsible for maintaining pre-season plans and monthly forecasts with focus on receipt flow and ensure that available inventory meets open to buy strategy.
• Partner with Merchandising/Buying to ensure strategic assortment plans by category allow for proper depth and breadth to support high and low volume stores/channels.
• Develop Planning targets and buys for seasonal investments, including vendor strategy, and product mix to achieve balanced assortment plans across all regions, including international markets.
• Lead in-season product management, pulling financial levers, modeling promotional opportunities, managing markdowns, and partnering with cross-functional team on marketing/messaging.
• Maintain Global Pricing Strategy including competitive landscape analysis.
• Establish key planning deliverables and timelines in conjunction with buy process and key financial deliverables.
• Partner with Director of Apparel Strategy & Planning to reconcile planning forecasts to financial forecasts by subsidiary and develop strategies to amplify and/or address opportunities.
• Take on special projects that enhance the merchandise and planning processes and/or lead to opportunities for increased profitability.
• Perform adhoc reporting and analysis.

YOU BRING TO PELOTON

• 5+ years of experience in retail planning and allocation for both digital and retail businesses.
• Experience in apparel planning for international markets.
• Strong analytical skills paired with strategic business acumen and application.
• Detail-oriented, results-driven, highly motivated, and entrepreneurial. Ability to act as both a “player” and a “coach”.
• Ability to formally present business strategies and action plans.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and possesses a willingness to take on new projects.
• Experience with Google Workspace (G Suite), Netsuite, Looker, Toolio and Shopify is a plus.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position based at our New York City headquarters. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors including individual performance, business objectives, and if the location for the job changes. Our base salary is just one component of Peloton’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan as well as other region-specific health and welfare benefits.As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing for our employees and their family. To achieve this goal, we offer robust and comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off policy
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Access to mental health services
- 401k, tuition reimbursement and student loan paydown plans
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Fertility and adoption support and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave
- Child care and family care discounts
- Free access to Peloton Digital App and apparel and product discounts
- Commuter benefits and Citi Bike Discount
- Pet insurance and so much more!

Base Salary Range: $123,600 USD - $166,860 USD

ABOUT PELOTON:

Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) provides Members with expert instruction, and world class content to create impactful and entertaining workout experiences for anyone, anywhere and at any stage in their fitness journey. At home, outdoors, traveling, or at the gym, Peloton brings together innovative hardware, distinctive software, and exclusive content. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has millions of Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Austria. For more information, visit www.onepeloton.com.

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