Merchandise Planning Analyst

San Francisco, CA | |

At Rothy’s, we know there’s a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 166 million single-use plastic bottles and 603,000 pounds of ocean-bound marine plastic have been transformed into our signature thread, creating wardrobe staples that look just as good as they feel. 

Striving for zero waste, we combine 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly to create machine washable styles that don’t compromise on comfort. From classic shoes to carry-everywhere bags, we create essentials for wherever you go.

At Rothy’s, building a sustainable future is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment at our HQ, retail stores and wholly-owned factory, and are growing our community every day. 

About the Team:

The Planning and Allocation team is always on top of the latest trends—using data, research, and expert analytical skills to ensure we’ve got the right product in the right places at the right time. They work closely with partners in Production, E-commerce and Retail to forecast, plan and manage our inventory—ensuring we delight our customers with products they love. 

The Rothy’s Planning Analyst will support the creation, management and execution of end to end sales, gross margin, and merchandise planning strategies to achieve or exceed seasonal plans. They will collaborate with the merchandising team to ensure each seasonal assortment maximizes sales and gross margins while optimizing inventory. They will partner closely with Production to ensure clear communication to support Production’s needs and influence Production to optimize delivery timing to maximize sales and gross margin. The Analyst will report to the Women’s Footwear Senior Merchandise Planner to influence the department plans and forecasts.

What you’ll do:

Assist in managing women’s footwear for sales, gross margin, inventory and receipts.

Post-Season / Pre-Season

• Hindsight: Support planning team with analyzing historical data and current trends and recommend actions that will maximize sales and gross margin while optimizing inventory levels 
• Financials: Assist with development of pre-season plans that align with tops down targets and seasonal product strategy and include sales, gross margin and inventory
• Financial Alignment: Participate in communicating financial targets vs. bottom up roll across Open to Buy, Investment Review and Hindsight process for your functional area to the cross functional team

In Season

• Product Performance Analysis: Support planning team by tracking weekly, monthly and quarterly sales and inventory performance vs. plan and projection.
• Production Partnership: Support partnership with production and logistics teams to communicate replenishment at the channel level and initial order needs and timelines 
• Reporting: Develop, run and publish accurate reporting to cross functional teams as the single source of truth
• Become an expert in our planning tools and systems

You are:

• Curious and proactive - a self starter with a bias for action
• Team Player - collaborative and enjoy working with cross functional teams
• Energized by working for an innovative and sustainable brand

You have:

• Strong drive to maximize sales, gross margin, while optimizing inventory levels
• Knowledge of how to read and react to business results and an understanding of how decisions impact those results
• Ability to multi-task and clearly communicate information across multiple partners
• Initiative and are a self-starter who can manage your own productivity
• Proficiency to use financial metrics to measure the performance of the business
• Capability to quickly learn and become proficient in new tools and systems
• Strong MS Excel/Google Sheet skills

Our benefits:

• Generous paid time off
• 401k matching
• Comprehensive health plans for you and your family
• Supplemental mental health benefits
• Monthly wellness reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program!

Pay range:

$28.00 - $31.00 per hour 

Base pay is one part of the total rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

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