Merchandise Planner

Boll & Branch is seeking a dedicated Planner to lead omni-channel demand planning across multiple categories within our fast-growing business. The Planner will be responsible for generating and analyzing reports on sales, inventory, productivity and profitability - along with other key metrics - to track and forecast sales trends, ensuring optimal stock levels are planned at the SKU level. We're looking for someone who has strong analytical, communication, and creative problem-solving skills.

As a member of the Planning team, this role reports into the Director of Planning while working collaboratively across numerous teams within the organization including Product Strategy & Merchandising, Digital & Brand Marketing, Business Operations, and Product Design, Production & Development teams.

Responsibilities:

• Own the performance of assigned categories, analyzing weekly, monthly & quarterly business performance to understand product sales trends & provide actionable insights for merchandising & investment decisions
• Develop and publish reports to track key performance indications (KPIs), business trends, and inventory positions
• Manage the monthly Open-to-Buy (OTB) for assigned categories at the SKU level. This includes re-trending forecasts, communicating changes, identifying risks to sales, recommending solutions, and advising on topline category plan adjustments as necessary.
• Review actual vs. forecasted demand & inventory of owned SKUs, adjusting future forecasts and strategies accordingly. This includes chasing into best-sellers & managing liabilities.
• Collaborate with Product Teams to ensure timely placement of purchase orders (POs) for owned SKUs, adhering to lead times and minimum order requirements
• Maintain and publish a rolling 9-18 month SKU-level sales and receipt forecast to support production and capacity planning
• Lead preparation and presentation of investment reviews, clearly articulating the investment strategy & gaining buy-in from senior leadership
• Partner with the Product Strategy & Merchandising team during preseason to identify opportunities for product growth strategies and provide guidance on sales and buy targets
• Advise recommendations for SKU rationalization based on performance analysis

Qualifications:

• 3 years of Planning experience with Home background preferred, e-commerce experience is a plus
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze and identify sales trends and interpret complex quantitative data
• Strong aptitude for retail math and forecasting methodology
• Proficiency in Excel with the flexibility to adapt and embrace new tools, processes and strategies
• Excellent problem-solving skills & the ability to identify root causes and potential solutions
• Excellent presentation skills, organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in time-management
• Ability to multitask, handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Team player with excellent communication skills that works effectively with cross-functional partners
• A positive, optimistic, can-do attitude, willing to jump in to support teammates
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

This position will be based in our Summit, NJ HQ (but will need to be at HQ for key team and cross-functional in-person meetings). We believe our business and our culture are strongest when we work together in person. We also know that it’s helpful to have flexibility to work remotely. Currently we are operating under a hybrid model whereby all teams work in an office a minimum of two days per week (Tuesdays/Thursdays) and may be provided flexibility to work from home on other days. There may be times when you’re asked to work in our Summit, NJ office because it’s in the best interest of our business or your team.

The annual base salary range for this role is $65,000 to $110,000 (new hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role). It is important to note that our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size, industry, and the market and are one part of the total rewards that we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, scope of the role, and internal peer benchmarking. In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible to be part of the Company’s annual bonus program with a non-binding Company and individual performance-based target bonus.

The above is a comprehensive, but not exhaustive, description of requirements and expectations that may evolve over time based on business needs. You must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/AD&D insurance
• Commuter Benefits, HSA/FSA, STD/LTD, and Employee Assistance Program
• Family-Planning Services, Gender-affirming healthcare, and Health Advocacy Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and an Employee Discount

About Boll & Branch:

At Boll & Branch, we don’t make bedding like everyone else. We make it better.

In 2014, our founders, Scott and Missy Tannen, challenged every conventional standard in the textile industry, creating a new supply chain that prioritized thread quality, not thread count. By investing exclusively in 100% organic raw materials from the start, we became the first bedding company ever to be Fair Trade Certified. Today, we keep five commitments at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Cultivators of the Highest Quality Threads
• Pioneers in 100% Organic Cotton
• Free from Toxins at Every Step
• 100% Traceable from Farm to Finish
• Committed to Fair and Ethical Treatment for All

Boll & Branch has over 150 employees, and we are headquartered in Summit, NJ, with a second office in New York, NY and a dedicated Photo Studio in New Providence, NJ. In 2019, to propel our growth, we raised $100M from L Catterton, a leading consumer goods private equity fund. We are also progressively expanding our retail and wholesale footprint. While the heart of our business lies in the direct-to-consumer online model, we also have several retail stores around the country as well as partnerships with Bloomingdales and Nordstrom.

Boll & Branch LLC is an equal opportunity employer.