Manager, Merchandise Planning

MANAGER, MERCHANDISE PLANNING San Francisco, CA At Rothy’s, we know there’s a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 225 million single-use plastic bottles and 715,000 pounds of ocean-bound marine plastic have been transformed into our signature thread, creating wardrobe staples that look just as good as they feel. Striving for zero waste, we combine 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly to create machine washable styles that don’t compromise on comfort. From classic shoes to carry-everywhere bags, we create essentials for wherever you go. At Rothy’s, building a sustainable future is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment at our HQ, retail stores and wholly-owned factory, and are growing our community every day. ABOUT THE TEAM: The Merchandising and Planning team is always on top of the latest trends—using data, research, exceptional taste and expert analytical skills to ensure we’ve got the right product in the right places at the right time. They work closely with partners in Merchandising, Production, E-commerce and Retail to forecast, plan and manage our inventory—ensuring we delight our customers with products they love. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Manager, Merchandise Planning, reports to the Senior Director of Merchandise Planning and is a planning leader over the Women’s Footwear department with DTC oversight. You will own the creation, management and execution of end to end sales, gross margin, inventory and merchandise planning strategies to exceed financial plans for the Women’s Footwear majority business. You will manage the Women’s Footwear DTC planning team with direct oversight on Seasonal Footwear. Working closely with Merchandising, Production, and Site Merch to partner, influence and optimize the overall Women’s Footwear business and influence plans and forecasts. WHAT YOU’LL DO: - Act as the primary point-person / owner for all things related to Women’s Footwear sales, GM, inventory and receipts - Lead, manage and guide team of planners/analysts ensuring continual growth and development as appropriate - Proactively guide and influence in-season financial management, including open-to-buy forecasting, pricing decisions and demand driven buying decisions to deliver financial goals - Build and create context for guiding product and seasonal planning in a business with complex growth and seasonality history - Actively partner with the Merchandising team to identify and drive opportunities to optimize performance - Partner with production for receipt forecasting and aligning on trigger dates for read/react strategies - Drive for continual improvement and innovation to support business by identifying and developing creative ideas and talents of others YOU ARE: - Able to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment with shifting priorities - Data driven with strong attention to detail and able to successfully balance quantitative and qualitative information when recommending appropriate strategies and tactics - Able to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results; proficient in retail math - A problem-solver and strong analytical thinker capable of driving results through innovative solutions and ability to look ahead and impact future needs - A clear and effective written and verbal communicator with strong listening skills and the ability to communicate an appropriate sense of urgency when necessary - Experienced in successfully managing a large scope of responsibility and influencing cross-functional business partners YOU HAVE: - A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, related field or