Senior Vice President, Planning
THE ROLE: We’re looking for…
The SVP of Planning is responsible for developing the strategy and financial plans to manage and drive sales and profitability for Rue Gilt Groupe. This role reports to the President, Chief Merchant Officer with the goal of successfully and accurately plan and forecast inventory, sales and margin to ensure that our company goals are met and exceeded.
What you’ll accomplish…You will
- Develop, execute, and communicate financial merchandise plans and strategies to support the merchandising, marketing and financial objectives
- Work with the Merch Executives to build the strategy and execute the business plan to drive results that maximize revenue, gross margin and inventory
- Manage, lead, optimize and enhance the open-to-buy process across channels to drive efficiency of inventory and overall business performance
- Lead effort to analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks/ opportunities by department and class
- Direct and guide process and accuracy improvements
- Review data by analyzing and making strategic and tactical recommendations
- Hiring, developing and retaining a talent team of analysts and planners
THE RIGHT FIT: You have…
- Over 15 years of proven success in leading and managing a planning team
- The experience and track record of delivering to similar accomplishments
- Strong retail acumen combined with strong planning skills
- A propensity to ask questions and dig into the data
- Strong excel skills with the ability to mentor
- E-commerce Retail experience in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree.
There’s More… In return for these accomplishments the following will be provided:
- As a member of the Rue management team you will have the opportunity to work in a highly visible role
- The chance to have a significant impact on Rue’s new business initiatives and successes
- The opportunity to work on or lead cross functional project teams
- A great team environment that focuses on professional growth and development
- A company with an entrepreneurial culture that wants to continue to break new ground
ABOUT THE PLANNING TEAM
We are a friendly and cohesive team with a results driven culture. We like to have fun, we thrive on comradery and enjoy getting big things done. Quick fact - Over the last 3 years we have been ranked in the top 3 departments in our company wide employee survey!
ABOUT US:
Rue Gilt Groupe is the premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting more than 20 million members with coveted designers at an exceptional value. Two complementary brands, Rue La La and Gilt, utilize world-class merchandising, technology and marketing to strategically support our brand partners and inspire members daily. Our approach to retail brings excitement to online shopping and the best-in-class experience that today's customers demand.
And we are still just beginning.
