Strategic Merchandising Planner (Hybrid) – Data-Driven

Rue Gilt Groupe; Town of Boston (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible remote/hybrid work options

Generous FLEX time off

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Rue Gilt Groupe seeks a Planner – Merchandising to lead the development and execution of merchandising and planning strategies across multiple categories, driving top-line sales and bottom-line profitability. You will mentor a planning analyst and partner with cross-functional teams to translate data and trends into actionable financial plans.

In this hybrid role (New York or Boston), you’ll shape assortment strategies, manage budgets and forecasts, and champion process improvements to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a quantitative field preferred.
• 3+ years of merchandise planning, retail buying, or related role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the execution of the overall merchandise strategy for multiple categories.
• Provide strategic direction to inform a financial plan and lead in-season OTB discussions with the financial planner.
• Oversee management of select category plans, budgets, and forecasts to support profitable sales growth.
• Foster collaboration with Merchandising, Financial Planning, and cross-functional teams to align strategies with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced planning tools.

Skills

Excel

Business Intelligence

Merchandise Planning

Data analysis

Retail experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or quantitative field

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Rue Gilt Groupe seeks a Planner – Merchandising to lead the development and execution of merchandising and planning strategies across multiple categories, driving top-line sales and bottom-line profitability. You will mentor a planning analyst and partner with cross-functional teams to translate data and trends into actionable financial plans.

In this hybrid role (New York or Boston), you’ll shape assortment strategies, manage budgets and forecasts, and champion process improvements to enhance