Merchandise Planner

Short Story
San Francisco
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Data analysis","Communication","Presentation","Problem-solving","Writing"]

The Merchandise Planner will shape and execute the planning process for Short Story’s merchandise assortment, optimizing inventory to maximize sales and margins. As the first planning hire, you will design inventory strategies, forecast demand, and build forecasting models while collaborating with vendors to ensure timely execution and growth.

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4 months ago

Merchandise Planner

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Job Summary

The Merchandise Planner will shape and execute the planning process for Short Story’s merchandise assortment, optimizing inventory to maximize sales and margins. As the first planning hire, you will design inventory strategies, forecast demand, and build forecasting models while collaborating with vendors to ensure timely execution and growth.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Take charge of strategic company planning and inventory planning to drive sales, manage inventory turnover, and exceed financial targets in your designated area.
  • •Design innovative inventory strategies that balance new and core merchandise while supporting in-stock and turnover objectives within the company budget.
  • •Determine optimal order quantities for core items and develop flow strategies, collaborating with vendors and merchandising to ensure timely and accurate execution of purchase orders.
  • •Analyze historical data to extract valuable insights on product performance, pricing strategies, and inventory trends, applying these learnings to inform future seasons.
  • •Accurately forecast sales and inventory needs, crafting strategies that maximize opportunities and minimize risks.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health Insurance401kPaid HolidaysEmployee DiscountMeal Allowance

Key Requirements

  • •4+ consecutive years of Merchandising Planning experience.
  • •BA or BS preferred.
  • •Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Suites.
  • •Experience in the subscription business desired.
  • •Data-driven with strong quantitative and data analysis skills; able to interpret data and drive insights.
Experience:4+ yearsRetailMerchandisingPlanning
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Data analysisCommunicationPresentationProblem-solvingWriting
Tech Stack:ExcelGoogle SheetsAnalyticsForecasting

Eligibility

Visa:US citizen/visa only
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Short Story
Short Story (ShortStoryBox) provides an online platform and AI-assisted tools to help writers generate, structure, and develop short fiction and story ideas quickly, offering templates, prompts, and export options for creative writing projects.
Industry: Publishing
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