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Rue Gilt Groupe · 2 days ago

Financial Planner - Merchandising

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

Rue Gilt Groupe is a premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company combining three complementary brands. As the Financial Planner, you will manage the financial aspects of merchandise planning and inventory management, leveraging data analysis to optimize inventory levels and maximize sales in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Brand MarketingE-CommerceRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive merchandise financial plans, including budgets, sales forecasts, and inventory targets for multiple departments

Drive and optimize the in-season OTB process to maximize profitability

Establish financial strategies that align with overall business objectives and market trends

Optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory and markdowns

Utilize advanced forecasting methodologies to project future sales and inventory needs

Organize and prioritize workload for self (and direct reports) to ensure timeliness and accuracy

Accountable for team decisions and subsequent business impact

Identify opportunities for enhanced tools and process improvements to drive planning efficiency and accuracy

Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the merchandise planning team

Actively participate in self-development

Participate in developing a planning team with the ability to identify strategies supported by sound financial plan

Build trust and drive engagement across RGG Organization and support company decisions

Build and foster effective relationships with Merchandising, Programing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of Merchandising strategies to support overall business objectives

Influence decisions within the Planning team and cross-functionally

Possess solid presentation skills and the ability to build sound business cases

Qualification

Merchandise planningData analysisFinancial forecastingRetail industry knowledgeE-commerce experienceCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsOrganizational skillsStrategic thinkingLeadership skills

Required

3+ years' experience in merchandise planning, retail buying, or a related role

Knowledge of retail industry trends, consumer behavior, and market dynamics

Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Analytical and strategic thinking abilities

Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast paced working environment

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in business or another quantitative field preferred

E-commerce experience preferred

Benefits

Bonus/commission

Stock options

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

Company

Rue Gilt Groupe

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Rue Gilt Groupe is a premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company that connects brands with the next-generation shoppers. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.

Founded in 2007

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees