Rent The Runway · 4 weeks ago
Merchandise Planning Manager
Brooklyn, NY (Rent the Runway HQ)
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$98K/yr - $98K/yrRent the Runway (RTR) is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the world’s first Closet in the Cloud. As a Merchandise Planning Manager, you will develop and operationalize inventory and financial plans that shape how RTR buys, manages, and optimizes inventory, using data-driven insights to enhance forecasting accuracy and support the company's product strategy.
ApparelConsumer GoodsE-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Build pre-season plans and in-season forecasts that support customer demand, financial goals, and RTR’s rental growth strategy
Maintain optimal inventory levels by category and channel to achieve utilization, in-stock, and ROI targets
Develop a strong partnership with the Fashion team to bring RTR’s product vision to life—aligning forecasts, performance insights, and buying decisions to create a compelling, high-performing assortment
Analyze historical performance, customer behavior, and product attributes to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Lead and support analyses that inform strategic decisions across allocation, reorders, and assortment optimization
Support and enhance end-of-life and exit strategies to ensure thoughtful, profitable inventory retirement
Communicate performance insights, risks, and recommendations to Inventory leadership and cross-functional partners
Strengthen planning tools, operating rhythms, and processes to drive operational excellence and scale
Uphold high standards of data integrity, analytical rigor, and cross-functional collaboration
Contribute to a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement on the Inventory team
Qualification
Required
Experience in planning, merchandising, inventory management, finance, or another analytical discipline
Comfortable working with large datasets and analytical tools
Curiosity, structure, and a solution-oriented mindset to complex problems
Preferred
Looker experience is a plus
Benefits
Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.
Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, and have some fun!
Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts - to ensure you experience the magic of renting the runway (and give us valued feedback!).
Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first and we’ve got you covered.
401k match - an investment in your future.
Company wide events and outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun!
Office centric work - our corporate employees and technical leaders have the option to work remotely on Fridays, in accordance with Company policies.
Company
Rent The Runway
Rent the Runway is an online e-commerce website that allows women to rent designer apparel and accessories.
Founded in 2009
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$658.65MKey Investors
Ares ManagementSuRo CapitalTemasek Holdings
2025-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $12.5M
2025-08-21Post Ipo Equity· $20M
2021-10-27IPO
Leadership Team
Jennifer Hyman
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Fleiss
Co-Founder & Board Member
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