Planning Manager, Tees & Underwear

About Bombas:

Bombas is a comfort focused premium basics brand with a mission to help those in need. The company launched in 2013, after the founders learned that socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. From there, they set out to solve that problem, donating a pair of socks for every pair they sell. How do you donate a lot of socks? You sell a lot. And how do you sell a lot? You make the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Millions of pairs sold and donated later, Bombas has continued to innovate within its mission and product, introducing new socks, as well as underwear and t-shirts, the #2 and #3 most requested clothing items at homeless shelters, all while continuing to make a positive impact on the community where we all work and live.

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The word Bombas is derived from the Latin word for bumblebees. Bees work together to make their hive a better place. At Bombas, we’re inspired by that. We know it’s the collective efforts of our team that keeps the Hive alive and strong - a team that is diverse and inclusive. Different perspectives strengthen our ability to make the most comfortable versions of the products people wear closest to their bodies every day and to serve the communities where we all work and live. We are committed to continuously building a Hive where all are welcomed, seen, and heard regardless of age, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, genetics, physical or mental ability, protected veteran, status, race, religion and sexual orientation. As a team, we will strive to create room for different experiences and empower all voices.

About the Job:

We are looking for a driven team player to join our Planning team as our Planning Manager, Tees & Underwear, reporting directly to our VP of Planning. The ideal candidate has 6-8+ years experience in a planning or buying role. This is an opportunity to plan a quickly growing business in a fast paced, exciting environment.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Ensure the success of our apparel departments by meeting or exceeding plans for sales volume and inventory turnover
• Place seasonal and carryover assortment buys monthly 
• Create pre-season plans for multiple product classifications
• Provide assortment plans to meet financial goals
• Assess and evaluate risks and opportunities in a high-growth environment
• Responsible for supplying business analyses as well as actionable recommendations to address business needs
• Form strong working relationships with Merchandising team
• Participate as a valued partner with Production, Product Development, Operations, and Analytics teams
• Perform ad-hoc analysis based on historical performance, product attributes, and customer attributes
• Ensure appropriate coverage and inventory levels in carryover and seasonal basic SKUs
• Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan and forecast in-season sales and inventories on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
• Forecast receipt flow to ensure optimal inventory levels that balance liability and opportunity
• Responsible for pulling customer data to formulate dimensional assortment targets

What we’ll love about you:

• You have strong planning and organizational skills
• You have experience in tops-down, bottoms-up planning & buying
• You are comfortable and confident making decisions and recommendations grounded in data
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment that embraces change
• You have a bias towards action, results-focused and are detail-oriented
• A team player who is willing and happy to help
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Belief in our mission and understand the importance of giving-back
• Inquisitive, love to learn, embrace failure, and never give up
• Comfortable working in an open office environment while staying focused

What you’ll love about us:

• We are a team of smart, interesting, diverse, funny, and loving people.
• We offer competitive compensation, employer paid health, medical and dental benefits, 401k with match, paid parental leave, snacks, socks and a fun, relaxed office environment.
• We take the responsibility to make sure you are excited, happy, and find fulfillment in your work very seriously.
• We value fun. This is why we host office lunches, offsite team outings and company retreats.
• We believe in giving back to the community and helping those in need, which is why we volunteer as a team regularly.
• We believe success comes from the collective effort of all, which is why all full-time employees receive equity in the business.
• We offer flexible paid time off for all full-time employees. This includes unlimited vacation, sick days, and wellness days because we understand the value of health, relaxation, spending time with friends and family, and traveling the world.
• We believe a healthy body equals a healthy mind, so we offer a $100 monthly wellbeing reimbursement.

What you’ll bring:

• 6-8+ years of retail planning and e-commerce experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills
• Solid understanding of retail math, merchandising financials, and profitability KPIs

Bombas is committed to delivering competitive and equitable pay for our employees.

Each component of the Bombas total rewards package, including benefits and pay, is aimed at contributing to an environment where team members have resources to  manage their lives and are enabled to focus on doing their best work.

The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $84,000 and $96,000/year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business need.

The Bombas total rewards package offered for this position may also include other elements, such as annual bonus and equity target award opportunities as well as medical, financial, and well-being benefits. Additional details of these benefits will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the position is “at-will” and the Company reserves the right to modify any component, plan, or program of the total rewards package at any time, for any reason.