About the Role

The Merchandise Planning Analyst will be responsible for assisting the Planning team in growing the women's apparel business. You will assist in developing & executing inventory & assortment plans based on client feedback & preferences to deliver financial goals & business strategies.

You will report to one of our talented Merchandise Planning Managers & have exposure to our VP of Planning & Allocation as well as other senior-level members of our Merchandising team. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter & sharply analytical problem-solver with proven planning acumen & the ability to adapt to the Stitch Fix business model. 

You're excited about this opportunity because you will

• Assist in managing the financial plan of a class/business group
• Work directly with Merchandise Planner(s) on building new reports & merchandise analytics
• Analyze historical & current trend to identify risk & opportunities & partner with planner to develop action plan to achieve department goals
• Recap in-season actualized sales & inventory KPIs to plan & forecast
• Participate in development of pre-season strategy with planner & buying team
• Find opportunities to balance size ownership
• Partner with the Buying team to manage liabilities with clearance & markdown strategy & execution
• Create buy plans for core styles & track sales performance to recommend inventory flow

Were excited about you because

• You have either a college degree (preferably a BS in a business-related field) with 1-2 years of work experience in planning/allocation OR you have 3-5 years of planning/allocation experience/another analytical or financial field
• You have strong problem solving & analytical skills
• You are proficient in Microsoft Excel & have experience in using Google Suite
• You are passionate about the retail industry
• You have an understanding of retail math & merchandising financials
• You are comfortable in a start-up environment with an "all hands on deck" mentality
• You can work independently as well as part of a team
• You communicate well within a team & cross-functionally
• You have excellent written & verbal skills
• You are flexible & can multi-task under pressure
• You have a bias toward action, results focused & detail oriented

Why you'll love working at Stitch Fix...

• We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation & trust. Youll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix.
• We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives all voices are heard & valued.
• We are an innovative company & leverage our strengths in fashion & tech to disrupt the future of retail. 
• We win as a team, commit to our work, & celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships.
• We boldly create the future while keeping equity & sustainability at the center of all that we do. 
• We are the owners of our work & are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly & creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact.
• We offer comprehensive compensation packages & inclusive health & wellness benefits.

About Stitch Fix

We're changing the industry & bringing personal styling to every body. We believe in a service & a workplace where you can show up as your best, most authentic self. The Stitch Fix experience is not merely curatedits truly personalized to each client we style. We are changing the way people find what they love. Were disrupting the future of retail with the precision of data science by combining it with human instinct to find pieces that fit our clients unique style. This novel juxtaposition attracts a highly diverse group of talented people who are both thinkers & doers. This results in a simple, yet powerful offering to our customers & a successful, growing business serving millions of men, women & kids throughout the US. We believe we are only scratching the surface & are looking for incredible people like you to help us boldly create our future.