Skills

Communication Leadership Problem Solving Creativity Sales Product Knowledge Merchandising

Job Specifications

Catbird is hiring for a Merchandise Planner to join the team. In this role, you’ll oversee sales and inventory planning across our growing jewelry collection, helping us balance data-driven precision with creativity. This is a full-time position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working cross-functionally. You’ll collaborate closely with merchandising, retail, and operations teams to ensure the right pieces are in the right place at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

Planning, Projections: analyze sales, stock levels, margin and other key metrics. Deliver sales projections and target stock levels by sku, style, product type, location
Reporting, Analysis: prepare regular reports, presenting recommendations re assortment edits, product or category opportunities, liabilities
Allocation, Inventory: provide per location sku minimums and assess stock balance transfer efficiency
New releases: work across departments on new product launches including sku creation, listing readiness, stock availability. Manage dissemination of product knowledge.
Catalogue: maintain and update back-end for all active products including cost/price reviews, listing and sku adjustments, assortment changes
Management/Leadership: manage, develop and train assistants and coordinators. Oversee the proper execution of department tasks. Co-manage projects and initiatives. Represent Merchandising in interdepartmental efforts
Digital: work cross-functionally to optimize web sales, product/category performance and conversion by supporting the building/maintenance of website listings and other features, and providing product recommendations for mailers and social

Our Ideal Candidate

3-4+ years in buying or planning
1-2+ years of management experience
Adept at learning new platforms and systems
Strong analytical, problem solving, Excel and retail math skills
Excellent communication skills
Detail oriented
Flexible, able to pivot quickly, multitask and set priorities for self & team
Strong sense of urgency and ownership
Team player with a respectful, positive and supportive approach
Willingness to work overtime as necessary
Comfortable in a fast-moving, startup-like environment - scrappy, resourceful, and excited to wear many hats as the role evolves

Plus bonus

About the Company

In addition to working with some of the world’s most exciting jewelry designers, we design and manufacture our own Catbird line. Our mission is to make beautiful, sparkling jewelry that will bring you joy now through forever. We believe that even very special jewelry can be worn everyday. Our jewelry is made in our Brooklyn studio and with trusted third party manufacturing partners, using ethically sourced gold and conflict-free stones. Catbird is a proud member of the CFDA, is certified Made in New York™ and is a member of ... Know more