[Remote] Temporary Merchandise Planner I

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Babylist is the leading registry, e-commerce, and content platform for growing families. They are seeking a Temporary Merchandise Planner I to manage inventory strategy, ensuring the right products are in stock to delight customers while collaborating with various teams to forecast demand and solve inventory challenges. Responsibilities • Manage sales, gross margin, stock, and inventory turn goals for multiple categories within your division • Support monthly Open to Buy activities, incorporating current trends and future expectations to maximize opportunities and mitigate risks, and present forecasts and action plans to the E-commerce team • Review weekly sales performance, identify actionable insights, and adjust priorities as needed • Prepare weekly and monthly performance recaps with data and insights for team meetings • Participate in monthly vendor meetings, both one-on-one and as part of the broader team • Forecast demand at the category, brand, and SKU level and optimize inventory flow plans to maintain target stock levels • Create comprehensive quarterly hindsight reports and recommend forward-looking business strategies • Identify opportunities for SKU rationalization and assortment improvements • Develop pre-season inventory strategies for your categories using both top-down and bottoms-up planning approaches • Partner with the Merchandising team to shape future product and inventory strategies • Collaborate with key suppliers to maintain optimal inventory levels and provide accurate forecasts • Focus on top volume and top registered SKUs to maximize revenue, maintain in-stocks, and ensure a great customer experience • Manage the end-to-end order pipeline and negotiate flow requirements with vendors Skills • 2-4 years of inventory planning experience • Experience in driving pre-season strategy from concept to execution • Ability to tackle complex problems using data and critical thinking • Strong numerical skills to interpret trends and translate data into actionable recommendations • Proficiency in Excel to manipulate data, build models, and deliver insights • Solid expertise in retail math and inventory planning • Adaptability and agility in shifting priorities • Focus on finding efficiencies and improving processes • Clear and confident communication across teams • Resourcefulness and comfort in a fast-paced, high growth environment • Enthusiasm for e-commerce and its impact on customers • Interest in working in an AI forward environment • Four year college degree or equivalent experience Benefits • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance • Retirement savings plan with company matching and flexible spending accounts • Generous paid parental leave and PTO • Remote work stipend to set up your office • Perks for physical, mental, and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning Company Overview • Babylist is an online platform that offers baby registry for expecting parents and products such as toys, baby care, and clothing. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Emeryville, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job