Associate Planner, Footwear Jobs

THE ROLE: Associate Planner - Footwear
Plan, forecast, and analyze the business at a category level for multiple channels (Rue, Gilt, Marketplace). Working closely with Sr. Planner on sales, margin and inventory plans in order to optimize revenue, profits, inventory efficiency, and the future growth of all channels. Qualifying individuals should be highly motivated for advancement, inquisitive, and possess developed analytical, communication and teamwork skills that will enable them to work effectively cross-departmentally with the Planning, Programming, Merchandising, Warehouse, and Tech teams.
What You'll Do

• Owning the process of creating and analyzing event plans.
• Work with Sr Planners and Merchandising team to develop and execute plans and forecasts at category level within Kohplan.
• Responsible for identifying markdowns and pricing to ensure profitability of the category.
• Help create and analyze event plans as needed.
• Maintain and develop weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports.
• Create assortment plans and buying guides to aid the merchants with suggested # styles and depth as well as ideal size scale for category.
• Perform ad hoc analysis as needed.

About You
At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.

• Experience working in a team environment
• Demonstrated planning and analytical skills
• Ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Expert Excel skills
• 2+ years in a retail environment
• Process oriented
• Planning system and business Intelligence tool experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or another quantitative field preferred
• Advanced organization and communication skills

Base Salary Range: $56,500 - $63,500.
Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including prior experience, skills and expertise, location, and internal equity. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, equity, 401(k) match, and a variety of benefits. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.
About Us
Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.
Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Premium Outlets.
Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.