🌍 Remote Merchandise Planning Manager

💼 Position Overview

Are you a strategic thinker passionate about data-driven decision-making and retail excellence? As a Remote Merchandise Planning Manager, you will be pivotal in optimizing inventory levels, driving financial performance, and supporting a business culture that prioritizes empathy, inclusion, and purpose. With an annual salary of $162,000, this role provides a fulfilling balance of professional achievement and meaningful contribution.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse team within an inclusive workplace. Our environment is one where ideas flourish, and people feel respected, empowered, and valued. We believe that success is achieved when teams reflect various backgrounds and experiences.

🌟 Key Responsibilities

📊 Develop Merchandise Strategies

Develop seasonal and long-term planning strategies based on consumer trends, data analysis, and sales performance. You will align these strategies with business objectives to ensure our inventory investments meet customer demand and margin targets.

🛍️ Analyze Product Performance

Dive deep into SKU-level sales, returns, and profitability data to identify winning items, low performers, and missed opportunities. Your recommendations will directly influence assortment adjustments and future line planning.

🤝 Collaborate Cross-Functionally

Partner with buying, marketing, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure planning aligns with execution. Your ability to foster synergy among departments will be essential in this remote leadership position.

📈 Forecast Demand Accurately

Utilize a combination of historical data and forward-looking analytics to create highly accurate demand forecasts. Adjust planning assumptions regularly in response to changes in consumer behavior, external factors, and company priorities.

💡 Drive Profitability

Maximize gross margin and sell-through rates by recommending timely pricing adjustments, effective markdown strategies, and optimal inventory allocation. Be proactive in identifying in-season opportunities to enhance financial outcomes.

🧠 Mentor and Guide

Set a strong example and empower your planning team through guidance and encouragement. Create an environment where professional development is prioritized and individuals feel secure in exploring new ideas and strategies.

🧭 Candidate Profile

📌 Experience & Skills

• 🎯 Minimum 5 years of merchandise planning experience, preferably within an omnichannel or e-commerce environment
• 📐 Demonstrated success in financial planning, inventory control, and sales analysis
• 💻 Proficient in advanced Excel functions; familiarity with Looker, Tableau, or similar BI tools is a plus
• 🗣️ Skilled at conveying ideas and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• 🌈 Deeply values diversity, equity, and inclusive practices in the workplace
• 📊 Hands-on experience with predictive modeling and demand forecasting software
• 🔍 Adept at guiding diverse teams and gaining alignment across departments through thoughtful collaboration

🌱 Our Inclusive Culture

💬 Real Stories from Real People

"As a queer woman of color, I’ve never felt more supported and seen in a corporate environment. I know my ideas matter here, and I’m encouraged to bring my full self to work every day."

🧡 Core Values

• 🤝 Empathy and Respect: Every voice matters, and every team member brings unique value.
• 🎨 Innovation Through Inclusion: We thrive by encouraging diverse perspectives and approaches.
• 📚 Continuous Learning: We empower our employees to grow, both professionally and personally, on a continuous basis.

👣 Growth-Oriented Environment

Our workplace is one where employees are supported, seen, and heard. We ensure our teams feel connected through mentorship, inclusive leadership, and open communication, even in a remote setup. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in:

• 👥 Peer and leadership mentorship programs
• 🧘 Regular mental wellness check-ins and resilience-building workshops
• 💡 Employee-led communities that celebrate identity and encourage belonging

🎁 Compensation & Benefits

💰 Salary & Work Model

• 💵 Annual salary: $162,000
• 🏡 Fully remote work model with flexible hours to support work-life harmony
• 🌐 Supportive technology and tools for virtual collaboration and productivity

🌍 Wellness & Support

• 🧘 Comprehensive mental health benefits, including therapy stipends and wellness days
• 📚 Annual professional development budget for courses, certifications, and conferences
• 👪 Inclusive parental leave, recognizing all family structures and caregiving responsibilities
• 🏖️ Generous paid time off and holidays
• 🎉 Frequent virtual team celebrations and cultural events
• 💬 Monthly town halls and anonymous feedback loops to ensure transparent communication

📌 Why This Role Matters

Merchandise planning is more than forecasting and numbers—it’s about telling stories through data, making decisions that reflect customer needs, and building bridges between people and products. In this role, you will help shape the future of inclusive and intentional retail strategy.

We are particularly excited to connect with candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Whether you're returning to the workforce, transitioning to a new industry, or seeking a leadership role where your values align with your work, we welcome your application. We believe inclusion fuels innovation, and everyone deserves the chance to shine.

Your work will be at the heart of strategic initiatives that have a lasting impact—not only on the company’s success but also on the experience of our customers and the growth of our team.

🚀 How to Apply

If you’ve read this far, we hope you’re as excited as we are. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger.

We’d love to hear your story—apply today and join a team that believes in doing meaningful work together.

Your next chapter starts here. 🌈