What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Merchandise Planning position at Hatch?
Chic. Timeless. Empowering. At HATCH, we believe in celebrating every stage of life with clothing that is as effortless as it is elevated. Born to fill a void in maternity fashion, we design pieces that make getting dressed simple and joyful - before, during, and after pregnancy. Beyond our collections, we're a trusted resource and community for women, offering thoughtful services, inspiring events, and partnerships that support mothers everywhere. Ready to be a part of the HATCH story?
What You'll Do
Lead the development of top-down and bottom-up plans for sales, margin, and inventory
Partner with Merchandising to identify key business strategies and drive operational execution
Be proficient in preseason and in-season processes, including :
Midsight
Hindsight
Investment review
Lead the forecasting of sales, margin, markdowns, and inventories on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
Work closely with merchandising team members and the extended cross-functional teams
Manage inventory at distribution centers and oversee allocation to stores and wholesale customers
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional partners in :
Sourcing
Supply Chain
Marketing
Wholesale
Field Leadership
Collaborate with peers to :
Ensure consistency of information
Share best practices
Develop systems knowledge
Manage and develop the planning team
What You'll Bring
BA / BS degree or equivalent industry experience required
A minimum of seven years of experience, including at least three to four years of management experience
Expertise in top-down and bottom-up financial planning processes and systems, with a strong understanding of financial measures such as sales, gross margin, weeks on hand, and weeks of supply, and how to optimize them
A proven ability to drive profitability at the division / department level and an understanding of its impact on the total business
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to clearly present and support business strategies
Hands-on leadership skills, with the ability to develop and motivate a team
A strong track record of fostering team performance through continuous sharing of best practices
A passion for working in a challenging, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
Why You'll Love Working With Us
The Product-so good, you'll be using your employee discount more than you probably should.
The People-ask anyone that works here...we have incredible people on our team.
The Experience-you'll enjoy a rewarding career at a respected children's brand.
Let's Talk Perks!
Employee discount across our portfolio of brands : Janie and Jack and HATCH Studios.
Paid holidays and Flexible Time Off (unlimited vacation)
Generous Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions for individuals and families
Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter benefits
Life insurance
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program with resources like financial and legal assistance, childcare and elderly care, emotional work / life counseling, health, and wellness resources, travel assistance
Actual starting pay for this role is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, relevant skills, education, and geographic location. Employees are offered a variety of benefits to empower them with the resources and flexibility they need to enjoy success on the job and to live a healthy life.
Full-time employees are eligible for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health and dependent care FSA, life / ad&d insurance, short term and long-term disability, commuter benefits, pet benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and 401(k) including matching. All employees are eligible for employee discounts and EAP Resources.
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