Category Planning Manager

Who We Are:

Category Planning Manager: 

The Category Planning Manager is responsible for the management of category-level plans within the company Open-To-Buy, the management and execution of SKU-level replenishment plans for core products as well as performing as the planning lead for Reformation’s bi-annual promotional periods.  This role is highly collaborative and partners closely with a variety of cross functional teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain sales, returns, markdowns and receipts plans for assigned categories within the OTB, under the direction of the Sr. Planning Director. Ensure that all plans align with company wide goals (assortment, production & financial). 
• Work with Sr. Planning Director to reforecast financial targets for assigned categories within the OTB; communicate financial objectives cross-functionally.
• Lead planning strategy for Reformation’s bi-annual promotional periods. Work closely with Sr. Planning Director and finance to align SKU-level strategy to financial, sell-through, and margin targets.
• Maintain portions of the SKU-level replenishment model for core and “always in stock” style-colors. Deliver specific buys for these style-colors and help manage the assortment of the “always in stock” program in conjunction with the merchandising team and other members of the planning team.
• Work with business intelligence teams to build reports that facilitate faster analysis.
• Prepare hindsights on assigned inventory categories
• Ad hoc reports, projects and analysis as necessary

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree strongly preferred
• 7-10 years of experience in planning
• Strong Analytical and Math Skills
• Strong Excel Knowledge
• Ability to deal successfully with complexities of a rapidly expanding organization
• The ability to read/write SQL and previous experience with analytics software a plus. 

Who You Are:

• You are a go- getter; you are competitive and have a natural drive to get things done
• You are super smart with strong problem solving skills
• You love product and completely get the Reformation customer
• You are scrappy and can do a lot without extensive resources
• Your colleagues love working with you and your manager loves having you on the team
• You can set targets and manage a cross-functional effort to achieve those targets
• You motivate others; you communicate clearly; you inspire your coworkers.
• You are a collaborative, hard working, problem solver, who leads by example.
• You don’t understand 9 to 5
• You are way above average, and only want to work at a place that is nowhere near average.
• You are a proven leader that can manage, influence, and inspire individuals of varied backgrounds

Benefits & Perks:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees
• Paid vacation, sick, holidays & volunteer time-off for eligible employees
• Mission based company + casual and entrepreneurial work environment
• Clothing discount, dog-friendly office, company events + parties and much more 
• 401K with company match 

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us about yourself and why you are a great fit for Reformation!

Reformation requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work.  Reformation is an equal opportunity employer, and will consider requests for exemption from this policy as a reasonable accommodation where it can do so absent undue hardship, consistent with federal, state, and local law.

The Reformation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

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