THE ROLE: Associate Merchandise Planner
Plan, forecast, and analyze the business at a category level for multiple channels (Rue, Gilt, Marketplace). Working closely with Sr. Planner on sales, margin and inventory plans in order to optimize revenue, profits, inventory efficiency, and the future growth of all channels. Qualifying individuals should be highly motivated for advancement, inquisitive, and possess developed analytical, communication and teamwork skills that will enable them to work effectively cross-departmentally with the Planning, Programming, Merchandising, Warehouse, and Tech teams.
What You'll Do:
- Work with Sr Planners and Merchandising team to develop and execute plans and forecasts at category level within Kohplan.
- Owning the process of creating and analyzing event plans.
- Help create and analyze event plans as needed.
- Create assortment plans and buying guides to aid the merchants with suggested # styles and depth as well as ideal size scale for category.
- Responsible for identifying markdowns and pricing to ensure profitability of the category.
- Maintain and develop weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports.
- Perform ad hoc analysis as needed.
About You:
At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or another quantitative field preferred
- 2+ years in a retail environment
- Demonstrated planning and analytical skills
- Expert Excel skills
- Planning system and business Intelligence tool experience a plus
- Advanced organization and communication skills
- Process oriented
- Experience working in a team environment
- Ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment
Expected Base Salary Range: $56,500 - $63,500
Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, 401(k) participation, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.
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ABOUT US:
Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.
Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and ShopSimon.
Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.
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What We Do
Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.
Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and ShopSimon.
Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.
Why Work With Us
We are passionate professionals who are energized by being immersed in the e-commerce business. Our teams have a “just do-it” team attitude that enables each of us to tap into our entrepreneurial spirit to fuel our growth.
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Rue Gilt Groupe Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We embrace diverse work approaches (hybrid, in-office, & remote) in order to cultivate a culture where Associates have the flex to do their best work.
