Planning Associate
Maisonette was founded by two moms in 2017 with the goal of helping modern families navigate the adventure of raising the next generation. We are an expertly-curated baby and kids' marketplace featuring the best products from around the globe: stylish clothing, top toys and gear, and home décor – plus, trusted guidance and inspiration.
We are a fast-growing venture-backed start-up with a unique positioning in the kid's market. We believe what you consume for your kids matters. So whether you’re looking for the safest car seat, the latest STEM toy, or tips on how to sleep train, we’re here for you… like family.
“When Luisana and I started Maisonette, our goal was to make it easier to find high quality products for our kids, so we could spend less time scrolling, and more time on the good stuff. But today, our mission goes well beyond the product itself; it’s a commitment to family. To empowering parents to make the best decisions for their families. And to bringing a little bit of magic into family life every day.” – Sylvana Durrett, CEO
We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do. We look forward to interest in our roles from all walks of life. Please see our diversity report for more information.
We are looking for a Planning Associate to build and maintain rolling sales forecasts. This role will partner closely with our buyers, analyzing trends in the business to project out future performance. The associate will bring an analytical viewpoint to the business to help improve forecast accuracy and maximize our sales potential.
We are committed to diversity and especially encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply.
- Work closely with buyers to gather inputs for demand forecasting both pre season and in season. Partner with buyers on forecasting and ordering of owned inventory for exclusives or collabs
- Conduct weekly touch bases with buyers to review vendor performance and re-project sales based on inventory, marketing and other key factors
- Identify opportunities to add items to core assortment and build replenishment program to maximize vendor in-stock rates
- Work cross-functionally with Finance to ensure buyer forecasts align with company budget
- Identify opportunities to automate and enhance existing reporting and analysis processes
- 1-3 years of experience in forecasting, planning or a similar function
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve an organizational goal
- Proficient in Excel
- Skilled in building relationships that are trusting, collaborative, cross-functional
- Proven organizational skills and flawless attention to detail
- Ability to understand, organize and communicate complex information in an easily understandable format
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills