Director of Merchandise Planning- Remote Eligible Role

About the Role:

We are looking for a Director Merchandise Planning to manage our fast growing eCommerce channel. You will be responsible for leading the merchandising planning team for the eCommerce business, developing and executing assortment and pricing strategies to deliver growth and margin goals, while also maintaining target inventory levels. You will partner with cross-functional teams including Growth, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, Technology to support the execution of monthly campaigns, and adjust sourcing plans as needed to meet accelerated growth. Do you have the experience for this role? If so, we'd like to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the development of the eCommerce strategy with respect to sales, margin, inventory in partnership with the merchandising and growth teams
• Partner with the merchandising, growth, operations and marketing teams to support the execution of monthly eCommerce programs
• Develop effective financial plans that optimize sales; forecasting, and revising forecasts as necessary; achieve sales, margin and inventory plan goals
• Partner with finance on targets to support annual plan (sales, margin, and inventory)
• Develop and communicate current opportunities, risk management scenarios, proposed pricing solutions, sales driving promotions, and inventory flow improvement recommendations
• Oversee the development of cost benefit analysis for changes in pricing or promotional strategies, special programs, and expansions of inventory
• Regularly update senior executive team on current status of business and future risks / opportunities
• Partner with the technology teams to develop eCommerce planning and forecasting products needed to manage inventory, and optimize sales / margins
• Cultivate the growth, development and overall performance of the eCommerce planning team, including review and develop workforce plans, manage performance of all team members consistently

• 6+ years of experience, of which 2+ years of experience in a top tier management consulting firm
• Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Math or MBA in Top schools preferred
• Experience in planning, inventory management, growth strategies, pricing and promotion analyses
• Strong analytical skills, creative problem solver that can deliver comprehensive, balanced & actionable analysis
• Strong communication skills including the ability to deliver presentations in a professional and direct manner
• Proven ability to effectively build and manage relationships, interact at all levels within the organization and across multiple functions
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent team leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to persuade, communicate vision and motivate people at every level, cooperative working style
• Expert in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Experience in eCommerce planning
• Knowledge about the beauty industry

• Competitive salary & equity grants
• Annual bonus program (paid out quarterly)
• Paid Time Off
• Work from home flexibility
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free Glam Bag Plus or BoxyCharm subscription
• Learning & development programs

About Beauty For All
Beauty for All is the home of the largest beauty subscription brands in the world: IPSY and BoxyCharm, as well as brand incubator, Madeby Collective, and personal care brand, Refreshments and have a beauty community that’s over 30M strong.

IPSY, a Beauty For AllI brand, was founded in 2011 and is the largest beauty subscription in the world. IPSY delivers customized Glam Bags leveraging IPSY Match, a proprietary technology that analyzes hundreds of attributes to delight each member with personalized beauty products perfect for their lifestyle. IPSY strives to make beauty more inclusive and welcoming to all.

BoxyCharm, a Beauty For All brand, was founded in 2013 and continues to be a leader in the beauty subscription industry experiencing immense growth year over year. BoxyCharm is the #1 searched beauty box brand on YouTube and was named one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation by Inc Mag. BoxyCharm champions self-expression and has a huge presence on social media with an avid community of beauty enthusiasts.

Madeby Collective, a Beauty for All brand, was founded in 2019 and is a beauty brand incubator that partners with luminaries to develop quality, first-of-a-kind products for diverse communities. It’s home to Item Beauty, a Gen Z-focused clean beauty brand co-founded by Addison Rae, TikTok’s #2 largest star, and Complex Culture, an award-winning beauty brand for time-pressed millennials. Combining social listening with hard data, Madeby Collective fulfills unmet consumer needs, drives authentic connections, and creates unexpected experiences that disrupt beauty norms.

Refreshments, a Beauty For All brand, was founded in 2020 and is a direct-to-consumer personal care brand with extra fun face and body essentials, perfect for jazzing up any bathroom routine. Refreshments set out to create the highest quality products at the best value. All products are formulated with clean, cruelty-free, gluten-free, 100% vegan ingredients, sustainable packaging and are available on Refreshments.com and through a membership at IPSY, the largest beauty subscription in the world. 

Beauty for All inspires everyone to express themselves, making beauty accessible for all. Through product innovation, machine learning technology, and a community-first mindset, we democratize beauty by delivering not only personalized experiences, but a feeling of authentic self-expression. Headquartered in San Mateo, with offices in New York, Miami, Santa Monica, and Argentina, BFA brings together a diverse group of entrepreneurial thinkers and creative problem solvers with a penchant for getting things done.

We are an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us.

United States Remote: This is a remote position which may be performed in any of the states listed below where BFA Industries (Parent Company of Ipsy, Boxycharm, Refreshments, Madeby) has established a Business presence: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wyoming

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