Sr. Merchandise Planning Manager

Description

At Shutterfly, we make life’s experiences unforgettable. We believe there is extraordinary power in the self-expression. That’s why our family of brands helps customers create products and capture moments that reflect who they uniquely are.

• Define the methodology and develop an efficient and repeatable process for improved sales plan development and iterative daily/weekly sales forecasting.
• Actively participate in building strategic financial plans that align with company goals.
• Accurately forecast revenue and gross margin at the appropriate product level reflecting business trends and incorporating marketing, promotions and site drivers
• Partner with the Merchandising team to incorporate product priorities into the financial plans and socialize with the broader team to drive business results.

• Lead the development of reporting scorecards and databases that enables robust evaluation and improved sales planning as well as in-season opportunities and risks.
• Take the lead on reporting category sales clearly presenting changes and drivers of trends while actively participating in identifying options for actions that improve results.
• Independently analyze performance as well as direct additional analysis that provide insights and informs opportunities to improve financial results.
• Develop data driven approach that can inform merchandise assortments to improve productivity.
• Collaborate with the Pricing & Promotions team in analyzing past performance and make recommendations that drive additional revenue and profit for the company.

• BA/BS required with a strong quantitative/analytical background.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in merchandising planning or business analysis for consumer brands.
• Proven experience in SKU intensive merchandising forecasting – sales, margin and inventory implications driving growth linking key eCommerce and retail practices that impact results.
• Analytical and process-oriented with an entrepreneurial mindset and high attention to detail, comfortable working with large data sets and making data-driven decisions.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required; SAP IBP experience a plus
• Proven experience in developing new methodologies, improving process, and creating effective business reports and visualization.
• Partners well cross-functionally and seeks input and collaboration. Leads and builds consensus appropriately; indirectly influences.
• Passionate about the customer with a strong interest in driving user engagement through digital retail practices.
• Solution oriented and results driven; comfortable with ambiguity; isn’t deterred by current limitations.
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Able to think both creatively and critically in making decisions and recommendations.
• Consistently demonstrates our core values including Own It, Zoom Out, Explore New Angles, Move Fearlessly and Embrace our Differences.

The compensation package for this role is based on multiple factors, such as job level, responsibilities, location, and candidate experience. The base pay ranges included below are specific to the locations listed and may not be applicable to other locations.

Supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to Shutterfly not only because it directly reflects our value of Embracing our Differences, but also because it’s the right thing to do for our business and for our people. We welcome all applicants and evaluate them based on their qualifications, without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or other characteristic covered by law. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our Career Site.