Associate Merchandise Planner

THE COMPANY: BIRDY GREY

Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer brand whose mission is to celebrate friendships during one of the most important milestones in a person’s life: their wedding.

Founded in 2017 by best friends Grace Lee (Founder & Chief Creative Officer) and Monica Ashauer (Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer), Birdy Grey offers affordable bridesmaid dresses starting at just $89, groomsmen suits starting at $199, plus fun gifts and accessories for everyone in the wedding party. Since day one, we've dressed over a million bridesmaids and we're proud to be a trusted resource for brides and grooms on their most cherished day.

THE OPPORTUNITY: Associate Merchandise Planner

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Planning

LOCATION: US - Remote

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with an office in New York, NY, Birdy Grey supports remote work for eligible roles. We ask that all employees travel to either office once a quarter. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-Remote

Birdy Grey is looking for a highly analytical Associate Merchandise Planner who will play a crucial role in optimizing our inventory levels and ensuring product availability while effectively executing our pricing and promotion strategies. This position involves collaboration with various cross functional partners to forecast OTB (Open-to-Buy) across multiple diverse categories, and conducting ad hoc research to support informed decision-making.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• OTB Forecasting:
• Assist in the development and execution of Open-to-Buy strategies across multiple product categories, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts and overall business objectives.
• Analyze historical sales data and trends to provide accurate inventory projections and recommendations.
• Pricing and Promotion Strategies:
• Support the execution of pricing strategies and promotional activities to maximize profitability and drive sales growth.
• Collaborate with marketing and merchandising teams to evaluate the effectiveness of pricing and promotional initiatives, providing insights for improvements.
• Ad Hoc Research:
• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to support planning decisions, identify opportunities for improvement, and evaluate competitive positioning.
• Develop reports and presentations to convey research findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Inventory Management:
• Monitor inventory levels across categories and work with cross-functional teams to optimize stock levels, minimize excess inventory, and prevent stockouts.
• Assist in the reconciliation and management of inventory discrepancies to ensure accurate data.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with strategy, marketing, finance, and merchandising teams to ensure a cohesive approach to inventory management.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders regarding inventory status, challenges, and opportunities.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE: QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree Required

EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of work experience as a Merchandise Planner
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven analytical skills with experience in data analysis and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and retail dynamics.
• Proficient in Excel and other data analysis tools; experience with inventory management software is a plus.
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform data deep dives to surface actionable insights.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to troubleshoot and/or escalate issues effectively.
• Hard working and willing to roll sleeves up - no job is too big or too small.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit. You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, fluid environment. You are comfortable with ambiguity and take initiative to lead projects.

NICE TO HAVES:

• Start-up experience
• Interest in bridal and fashion

California Pay Range

$90,000 - $105,000 USD

WHY BIRDY GREY: BENEFITS & PERKS (for eligible Full-Time Employees)

• Competitive Compensation: Based on experience and performance + Annual Performance Bonus
• Healthcare Benefits: 100% employer covered medical dental & vision plans, 50% spouse and dependent medical coverage + access to One Medical + Mental Health Benefits
• Retirement: 401K + up to 4% match after 3 months
• Generous PTO: Flexible Open PTO Policy + 11 paid holidays
• Wellness: A monthly wellness day + monthly wellness stipend + summer Fridays
• Flexibility: Partial remote with a high level of autonomy and accountability + $25 monthly WIFI stipend
• Employee Discount: Free bridesmaid dresses + 50% discounts on Birdy Grey products
• Family Benefits: 3 months of paid parental leave
• Purpose: Join in the success of a high-growth, 80% women, minority founded, early-stage startup by driving performance and building out new processes

Highlights:

• Birdy Grey is #305 on Inc5000's List of Fastest Growing US Companies 2022
• #22 on BuiltIn’s Best Startups to Work for in LA
• Be part of a company innovating the $75B+ US wedding market (IBISWorld, 2019)
• Join a Women Founded Small Business blazing trails in the Bridal industry
• Birdy Grey is making waves on BuzzFeed, The Knot, Brides, People, Allure, PopSugar, Bustle and more
• Named #5 on LA’s 50 Hottest Startups in 2020 by Pitchbook & Dot.LA
• Customers can participate in Birdy Grey’s giveback program with The Princess Project, a non-profit that provides prom dresses and accessories to teens in need

Additional Information

The Lead Announces the 2021 Foremost 50 List: The Annual Power List of High-Growth D2C Brands

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My wedding party wore thse $99 bridesmaid dresses from Birdy Grey and everyone looked amazing, proving you don't need to make anyone spend $400 on a dress they'll wear once

Birdy Grey Instagram - @birdygrey

Birdy Grey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.