Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced office environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

The Merchandise Planning Manager is responsible for establishing merchandise plans using various projections, market feedback and historical data. They manage the department’s financials by developing and gaining agreement on budgets, goals, and plans, and ensuring that the financial strategy pursued is consistent with the brand growth plan.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the open to buy and inventory for all divisions; ability to break down the business and find profit driving opportunities.
• Supporting long range forecasting initiatives in partnership with Production.
• Partner with Finance, Development and Merchandising on key margin initiatives.
• Lead and manage the Merchandise Planning team and process including execution and management of line plans, building/revising/locking plans, revision of sales, inventory, markdown and promotional architecture.
• Present analysis in weekly and monthly key milestone meetings.
• Summarize weekly, monthly, quarterly performance vs plan at class & attribute levels & propose action points.
• Highlight the business opportunities and risks associated with the current financial position of the business.
• Ensure that the financial strategy pursued is consistent with the budget and profit parameters.
• Collaborate with other areas of the business including Production, Product Development, Allocation, Merchandising and Finance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Statistics, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in retail merchandise planning, inventory management, financial planning or financial analysis.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Proficient with forecasting methodologies and statistical modeling.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills - concisely presents complex information and recommendations to all levels throughout the organization.
• High level of computer literacy; exposure to relevant planning, finance, analytical, data management systems.
• Analytical thinker and self-motivated problem solver.
• Adapts to situational demands, flexible and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Impeccable organizational skills, ability to multitask.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Able to thrive in ambiguity.
• Highly collaborative team player.

Pay Range: From $110,000 - $130,000 annually

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount
• 401(k)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.