About the job
About Us:
Short Story is a pioneering, award-winning retailer focused on empowering petite women (5'4" and under) with a seamless shopping experience. Our goal is to help millions of petite women dress with confidence and style.
As a rapidly growing startup, we are transforming the retail landscape with an innovative, data-driven approach that utilizes customer feedback to develop personalized products. Our efforts have garnered attention from prestigious publications like Forbes and Fortune, and we are supported by leading investors who share our vision of building a remarkable consumer brand.
Our Core Values:
At Short Story, we are committed to building a purposeful and intentional company culture. We thrive on insights derived from data, a deep dedication to fit, and a proactive approach to addressing what truly matters.
Transform Lives: Our customer-centric philosophy drives us to create products that instill confidence.
Demand Excellence: We are dedicated to delivering our best in both fit and finish, focusing on the details that make a difference.
Embrace Challenges: We see challenges as opportunities to innovate and improve.
Think Differently: We strive to uncover unique solutions that others may overlook.
Position Overview:
As our inaugural Merchandise Planner, you will play a crucial role in shaping our merchandise strategy to drive sales and profitability. This position combines strategic foresight with operational execution, allowing you to optimize inventory levels to enhance margins and facilitate growth. If you're an innovative thinker passionate about problem-solving and eager to propel the business forward, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory Management and Merchandise Planning
Lead strategic planning and inventory management efforts to drive sales, optimize inventory turnover, and surpass financial objectives in your assigned categories.
Develop and implement innovative inventory strategies that align new and established merchandise while meeting company budget and turnover goals.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of merchandise planning with marketing and sales initiatives.
