816 GPS Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Merchandise Planning, Women's, Active Bottoms. This key leader within our Inventory Management team is responsible for bringing the financial strategy of our product vision to life by overseeing one of the company’s largest financial assets: our product. You will lead the Women’s, Active Bottoms team and drive the success of multiple product categories by developing and executing a comprehensive financial roadmap.
What You'll Do
- Lead financial planning and forecasting for multiple product categories, ensuring alignment with brand and customer strategies.
- Partner with cross-functional teams—including Merchandising, Finance, and Inventory Management—to drive business outcomes.
- Monitor in-season performance, identify risks and opportunities, and adjust plans to meet or exceed financial targets.
- Present insights, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership in key business meetings.
- Guide markdown and pricing strategies to optimize profitability while supporting brand integrity.
- Mentor and develop your team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of experience in merchandise or financial planning within a retail environment.
- Proven leader with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Highly skilled in Excel and planning systems, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
- Strong communicator and storyteller, able to influence across levels and functions.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
- Passionate about retail, customer experience, and driving results through collaboration and innovation.
Technical Stack
- Excel
- Planning systems
Team & Environment
You will lead the Women’s, Active Bottoms team within the Inventory Management team.


