Planning Analyst, Women's

About Stitch Fix, Inc.

Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) is the leading online personal styling service that helps people discover the styles they will love that fit perfectly so they always look - and feel - their best. Few things are more personal than getting dressed, but finding clothing that fits and looks great can be a challenge. Stitch Fix solves that problem. By pairing expert stylists with best-in-class AI and recommendation algorithms, the company leverages its assortment of exclusive and national brands to meet each client's individual tastes and needs, making it convenient for clients to express their personal style without having to spend hours in stores or sifting through endless choices online. Stitch Fix, which was founded in 2011, is headquartered in San Francisco.

About the Role

The Merchandise Planning Analyst will be responsible for assisting the Planning team in growing the women's apparel business. You will assist in developing and executing inventory and assortment plans based on client feedback and preferences to deliver financial goals and business strategies.

You will report to one of our talented Merchandise Planning Managers and have exposure to our VP of Merchandising as well as other senior-level members of our Merchandising team. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter and sharply analytical problem-solver with proven planning acumen and the ability to adapt to the Stitch Fix business model.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Assist in managing the financial plan of a class/business group
• Work directly with Merchandise Planner(s) on building new reports and merchandise analytics 
• Analyze historical and current trend to identify risk and opportunities and partner with planner to develop action plan to achieve department goals
• Recap in-season actualized sales and inventory KPIs to plan and forecast
• Participate in development of pre-season strategy with planner and buying team
• Find opportunities to balance size ownership 
• Partner with the Buying team to manage liabilities with clearance and markdown strategy and execution 
• Create buy plans for core styles and track sales performance to recommend inventory flow

We’re excited about you because…

• You have either a college degree (preferably a BS in a business-related field) with 1-2 years of work experience in planning/allocation OR you have 3-5 years of planning/allocation experience/another analytical or financial field
• You have strong problem solving and analytical skills 
• You are proficient in Microsoft Excel and have experience in using Google Suite
• You are passionate about the retail industry 
• You have an understanding of retail math and merchandising financials
• You are comfortable in a start-up environment with an "all hands on deck" mentality 
• You can work independently as well as part of a team 
• You communicate well within a team and cross-functionally 
• You have excellent written and verbal skills 
• You are flexible and can multi-task under pressure 
• You have a bias toward action, results focused and detail oriented

Why you'll love working at Stitch Fix...

• We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation and trust. You’ll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix.
• We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives— all voices are heard and valued.
• We are an innovative company and leverage our strengths in fashion and tech to disrupt the future of retail. 
• We win as a team, commit to our work, and celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships.
• We boldly create the future while keeping equity and sustainability at the center of all that we do. 
• We are the owners of our work and are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly and creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact.
• We offer comprehensive compensation packages and inclusive health and wellness benefits.

Compensation and Benefits

This role will receive a competitive salary and benefits. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with the range below, which includes our three geographic areas. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, location, and performance.This position is eligible for an annual cash award depending on employee and company performance. In addition, the position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external careers site.

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