Merchandise Planner

SupplyHouse.com

6d•$70,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

Real people. Real service. At SupplyHouse.com, we value every individual team member and cultivate a community where people come first. Led by our core values of Generosity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and GRIT, we’re dedicated to maintaining a supportive work environment that celebrates diversity and empowers everyone to reach their full potential. As an industry-leading e-commerce company specializing in HVAC, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies since 2004, we strive to foster growth while providing the best possible experience for our customers. We are looking for a Merchandise Planner to join our Merchandising Team. This individual will report into our Sr. Merchandise Planning Manager and work cross-functionally to build, review, and reforecast merchandise plans that support business goals. From analyzing open-to-buy and supporting item-level in-stocks to developing assortment insights and sharing monthly strategies with stakeholders, you’ll have a visible voice in key decisions. If you enjoy blending analysis with collaboration and communication, we’d love to hear from you! This remote position is open to individuals who live in, or are open to relocating to, the following states: Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. This position requires travel to our headquarters in Melville, NY 3 times per year for internal meetings and team building activities. We reimburse reasonable and necessary travel expenses, and you’re also welcome to work on-site anytime beyond these visits – our doors are always open. Role Type: Full-Time, Exempt Location: Remote Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with time zone flexibility Base Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 per year

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Operations, Business, or other related field
3+ years of merchandise planning, replenishment/demand planning, or financial management experience
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; strong aptitude with numbers; retail math skills, understanding of merchandise planning and forecasting methodology.
Effective communication and presentation skills concisely presents complex information in terms meaningful across multiple levels of the organization.
Builds collaborative partnerships cross-functionally; identifies/influences critical stakeholders.
Ability to negotiate and influence effectively.
Proven record in managing a business to achieve financial targets.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and dynamic merchandise planning systems

Nice To Haves

4+ years of experience with planning or financial analysis of hardlines in e-commerce or Omni channel

Responsibilities

Analyzes historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities for the business and drive strategies to achieve financial goals.
Manage the financial success of assigned categories by driving the business to exceed sales, gross margin, gross margin return on investment and inventory turn goals.
Reconcile financial plans from a top down and bottoms-up perspective.
Recommends seasonal merchandise flow strategies that maximize sales, profitability, and customer expectations.
Collaborate with the category merchants to develop and communicate a comprehensive pre-season strategy that aligns financial and product opportunities across multiple categories.
Supports and leads cross-functional business meetings to identify and manage opportunities and risks in critical /milestones.
Provides analysis related to driving business goals (e.g., hind sights, seasonality, brand performance, etc.) in weekly business meetings and monthly planning meetings.
Ability to multitask and prioritize competing deliverables.

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance options
401(k) with up to 4% company match
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Company-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability
Discounted auto, home, and pet insurance programs
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Confidential mental health, financial planning, and legal support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-provided equipment and one-time $250 work from home stipend
$750 annual professional development budget
$25 monthly Grubhub credit
Company rewards and recognition program