Planner, Merchandise Planning
Hatch Collection
Chic. Timeless. Empowering. At HATCH, we believe in celebrating every stage of life with clothing that is as effortless as it is elevated. Born to fill a void in maternity fashion, we design pieces that make getting dressed simple and joyful – before, during, and after pregnancy. Beyond our collections, we’re a trusted resource and community for women, offering thoughtful services, inspiring events, and partnerships that support mothers everywhere. Ready to be a part of the HATCH story?
About The Job
In this role, you will maximize sales and margin through the strategic positioning of inventory investments and methodical management of in-season profitability. Ownership of business Includes: online and retail channels.
What You’ll Do
- Manage sales, gross margin, and inventory goals by creating pre-season strategies for various categories and collections
- Collaborate with merchant teams to develop comprehensive pre-season strategies that align financial and product opportunities for all channels
- Produce department and category pre-season sales, gross margin, and inventory plans that align to company budget targets by channel
- Create inventory investment (style level buy) plans that support brand product strategies and hit divisional financial plans
- Assess historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities
- Create and update reporting to analyze performance by channel to the lowest level. Create recaps to communicate findings to the cross functional team & management
- Ability to maintain data integrity and correct inconsistencies in reporting and tools
- Maximize profitability through strategic pricing decisions with a focus on the omni customer experience
- Own department pricing by channel to drive sales and profit within the brand constraints while aligning with other departments
- Manage inventory at distribution centers through transfers and allocations to stores and wholesale customers
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum 3 to 4 years inventory management experience
- Four-year college degree or equivalent preferred
- Strong story-telling ability to synthesize large amounts of data into conclusions and recommendations in oral and written formats
- Strong working relationships with multiple cross-functional partners ensuring business success
- Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities with a willingness to learn and improve processes
- Proven track record of adding more value within the same role over time.
- Previous knowledge of financial measures and how in-season strategies impact them.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (VLookup, Pivot Tables, Creating Formulas)
- BA/BS degree or equivalent industry experience required
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- The Product—so good, you’ll be using your employee discount more than you probably should.
- The People—ask anyone that works here…we have incredible people on our team.
- The Experience—you’ll enjoy a rewarding career at a respected children’s brand.
Let’s Talk Perks!
- Employee discount across our portfolio of brands: Janie and Jack and HATCH Studios.
- Paid holidays and Flexible Time Off (unlimited vacation)
- Generous Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions for individuals and families
- Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter benefits
- Life insurance
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance*
- Employee Assistance Program with resources like financial and legal assistance, childcare and elderly care, emotional work/life counseling, health, and wellness resources, travel assistance.
Actual starting pay for this role is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, relevant skills, education, and geographic location. Employees are offered a variety of benefits to empower them with the resources and flexibility they need to enjoy success on the job and to live a healthy life.
*Full-time employees are eligible for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health and dependent care FSA, life/ad&d insurance, short term and long-term disability, commuter benefits, pet benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and 401(k) including matching. All employees are eligible for employee discounts and EAP Resources.