Analyst, Merchandising/Planning

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Analyst, Merchandising/Planning - Brilliant Earth, Denver

Brilliant Earth is one of the fastest growing e-commerce jewelers in the world, and the global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry. Founded in 2005, we have been featured in Newsweek, Glamour, the Today Show, and Martha Stewart among many other media outlets. We are a team of dedicated individuals with a common goal of creating a more sustainable, transparent, and compassionate jewelry industry.

We are searching for bright and passionate people who are excited to make an impact from day one and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time. We are collaborative, hard-working team players that welcome challenges and rise to any occasion. Our open workspace in the heart of Cherry Creek encourages conversation and collaboration. From cross-departmental meetings to frequent happy hours, Brilliant Earth team members bring a top-notch attitude and a willingness to help each other grow. For more insight into our work environment and culture, and to hear from our employees, check out our profile on the Muse! 

Everyone at Brilliant Earth has a voice – we want to hear yours! If you are interested in growing with Brilliant Earth, send us a resume and cover letter letting us know why you are interested in joining our mission and our team. Please include a sentence about your favorite shape of diamond.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a bright, motivated Merchandising/Planning Analyst to support our merchandising and inventory planning teams in setting and implementing the strategic direction of our product and category lines. This role focuses on analysis of category performance, pricing, productivity, sell through and inventory levels, as well as providing support to the merchandising and inventory planning teams on action item execution and ad hoc projects. These teams are dedicated to cultivating a joyful and luxurious consumer brand, with an emphasis on an exceptional customer experience.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Run weekly and monthly reporting to evaluate product and category performance, including growth, mix and profitability.
  • Support management of pricing optimization models and algorithms. Run recurring analyses to evaluate pricing and margins and support decision-making process around price optimization. 
  • Run monthly analyses for forecasting and open-to-buy reporting to determine inventory levels and targets and to support buying efforts.
  • Monitor inventory levels and out of stocks, and coordinate with inventory / buying teams to adjust targets and address issues. 
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams, including production, operations, marketing, and site merchandising, to implement action plans. 
  • Conduct competitor reviews to monitor competitor assortment, pricing, promotions and product introductions.
  • Maintain accurate SKU attribute information.
  • Run and improve on recurring analyses to evaluate pricing and margins and support decision-making process around price optimization.

Specific qualifications include:

  • BA degree or equivalent
  • 2+ years of analytical experience or merchandising experience in a consumer-based retail environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Excel and comfortable building analytical models
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Extremely detail oriented
  • Strong ability to work individually and as a team player to execute projects
  • Excellent written and verbal communications
  • Highly organized with focus on owning a project through all stages of execution
  • Ability to think critically and adapt quickly in a flexible environment
  • Entrepreneurial attitude/self-starter
  • Interest in socially and environmentally responsible organizations and products

The targeted budget for this position is between $55-60k. This compensation budget range may be adjusted at any time at the discretion of the company.

 

Brilliant Earth offers a competitive benefits package. As a full-time Brilliant Earth employee, you can choose to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(k) plan, and commuter benefits. We offer maternity and paternity leave, an open PTO policy, and an employee discount on our products.   
 

Brilliant Earth is committed to the principles of Equal Employment. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws providing Equal Employment Opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment and hiring process which is free of harassment or discrimination because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws.

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An Insider's view of Brilliant Earth

What are some social events your company does?

An evening after work spent with some of my team and our partners at Dave & Buster’s for a fun summer event!
So thankful for Brilliant Earth for giving us a budget to spend time together outside of the office to have some fun.

Savannah

Visual Merchandising Coordinator

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

Since beginning my career with BE as a Customer Experience Manager in October of 2021 I have been privileged to work alongside an extraordinary team of dedicated, kind, and authentic individuals. It is inspiring to work for a company that's transforming the jewelry industry and our mindset around sustainability. Come join us!

Elisa

Customer Experience Area Manager

How does the company support your career growth?

My managers at BE have always been huge supporters of my professional development. I always felt like they wanted to see me succeed and would do whatever they could to help me. I felt like each of them also cared about me personally, so our trust in one another has always been one reason I feel confident stepping into new roles.

Kelly

Senior Marketing Associate

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

We put a lot of thought into each space which is what makes our showrooms so special to Brilliant Earth. The intention towards every detail of the space creates the memorable experience we aim to deliver to our customers. Every time I leave after opening a new showroom, I get misty-eyed thinking about how beautifully the vision has come to life!

Theresa

Retail Operations Manager

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

Brilliant Earth has one of the most collaborative cultures I've been a part of. It is strongly encouraged to partner on initiatives cross-functionally and build teams to solve tough problems. The feeling of support, friendship, and working toward a common goal is palpable and makes this a special place to work.

Sharon

SVP, Customer Operations

What are Brilliant Earth Perks + Benefits

Brilliant Earth Benefits Overview

Brilliant Earth offers a competitive, robust benefits package. As a full-time Brilliant Earth employee, you can choose to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(k) plan with matching contribution, and commuter benefits. We offer paid parental leave, a generous PTO policy, and an employee discount on our products. Employees of Brilliant Earth have access to an Employee Assistance Program and other mental health counseling resources, and can participate in regular wellness events led by the culture team.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee awards
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend
We offer a stipend for continuing education.
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

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