**This position may be based in either our Boston or New York office and follows a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of two days per week onsite**
THE ROLE: Planning Analyst – Merchandise Planning
As a Planning Analyst you will utilize data analysis to optimize category merchandising performance, maximize sales and contribute to the overall success of the merchandise strategies and achievement of KPIs.
What You’ll Do…
- Strategic Thinking
- Analyze historical performance to inform future action and strategies and capitalize on future opportunities for success.
- Financial Agility
- Develop an understanding of key performance metrics, such as gross demand, gross margin profit and inventory productivity.
- Provide analytical support to the Merchandise Planning team, contributing to effective decision-making and the overall success of the merchandise planning strategies.
- Track and evaluate the financial performance of merchandise categories against established KPI’s.
- Results Driven
- Organize and prioritize workload for self to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
- Organize, maintain, and track the in-season event frameworks, supporting the overall operations of the business.
- Identify process improvement opportunities within merchandise planning.
- Leadership
- Foster a collaborative culture within the planning team.
- Actively participate in self-development.
- Communication
- Build and foster effective relationships with Merchandising, Programing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of Merchandising strategies to support overall business objectives.
About You:
At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness, and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow, and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.
- 0-2 years’ experience: internships and co-ops are welcome.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel); comfortable with reporting tools.
- An effective communicator who loves to collaborate with others.
- Ability to adapt well to changes in direction and priorities in a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Base Salary Range: $50,000 - $52,000
Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, 401(k) participation, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.
Work Authorization
Rue Gilt Groupe requires all applicants to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Rue Gilt Groupe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
ABOUT US:
Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.
Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and ShopSimon.
Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.
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Rue Gilt Groupe Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
Our Boston office is located in the Seaport District. We're in walking distance from South Station and Downtown Crossing MBTA stations.
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