Director, Merchandise Planning

The Director of Planning is responsible for running a multi-area and multichannel business and managing a team of talented planners and analysts. This role reports to the VP of Planning with the goal of successfully and accurately planning and forecasting inventory, sales and margin to ensure that our company goals are met and exceeded.

You will have the opportunity to partner with cross functional team leaders, invigorate your entrepreneurial spirit to break new ground, and serve in a highly visible role with a significant impact on Rue Gilt Groupe’s new business initiatives and successes.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and drive top line revenue while increasing profitability by maximizing the return on our investments.
• Drive strategic planning capabilities in a dynamic, innovative business environment across the organization. Lead with agility and comfort in change management.
• Manage, optimize and enhance the open-to-buy process across channels to drive efficiency of inventory and overall business performance.
• Analyze data and make recommendations to drive merchandising strategy with financial strategy. Turn insights into actions.
• Collaborate and build strong cross functional relationships with our merchandise and programming partners.
• Lead, coach and manage a team. Build engagement through empowerment. Challenge team to balance priorities and elevate their strategic thinking. Create opportunities for succession planning.

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.

• 10+ years of proven success in leading, engaging and managing a planning team
• Strong retail acumen combined with strong planning skills and expert knowledge in forecasting
• Ability to interpret, ask questions and apply data insights to address key business opportunities
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a developed understanding of retail trends and the ability to visualize future trends
• Strong excel and planning systems skills
• E-commerce experience in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree

Important COVID-19 Guidance (for candidates applying to roles in our MA, NY and CA offices): Per Rue Gilt Groupe’s policy, all associates who will work at our MA, NY or CA offices must be fully-vaccinated and proof of vaccination will be required.

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 Shop Premium Outlets.

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.