As a Merchandise Planner at the RealReal, you will be responsible for overseeing demand & supply strategy. Focus is on driving maximum revenue while integrating division level goals that provide a positive client experience. Strong communication and analytical skills as well as relationship building are key for success in this role. This person will report to the Director, Merchandise Planning.What You Get To Do Every DayManage demand & supply forecasts to deliver upon financial plans for one or more high growth categoriesDevelop department level pricing recommendations and strategies in alignment with divisional financial planAnalyze and report out on business performance, KPIs, and provide insights to teammates & cross functional partners. Leverage insights to communicate risk, opportunities and action plans.Leverage analytical skill set & thorough understanding of financial KPIs to evaluate & implement pricing strategies based on current business & competitive market dynamicsPerform ad hoc analysis & recommend courses of action to drive sales & mitigate riskEvaluate and create processes and tools in support of continuous improvement efforts. Partner with cross functional partners such as Merchant Team, Business Intelligence, Product, Engineering, & Marketing to drive execution of process & tool roll out where applicableForge successful relationships with Merchandising team and collaborate to uncover opportunities and deliver upon financial targetsWhat You Bring To The RoleBachelor's degree or equivalent experience required4+ years of proven success in merchandise planning, financial planning, strategy, or business analyticsCan quickly develop tool and system proficiencyExceptional time management and organizational skillsStrong analytical, financial modeling & problem solving skills. Experience with Open-to-Buy, traditional retail metrics, and inventory management frameworks are crucial to successAbility to handle multiple work streams with proven success in analyzing large data sets related to a wide variety of business problems Team player able to work effectively and collaboratively across all departments to meet goals Preferred Requirements:Proficiency with Excel & Google Suite required, familiarity with SQL & Looker a plusOmni-Channel experience a plusThe expected salary range for this role is $77,878 - $105,398. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate's skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR's total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.GHR8787 #LI-SM15 #LI-Hybrid
