Kindred Bravely is looking for a proactive Associate Merchant with a high level of initiative!
About Kindred Bravely:
At Kindred Bravely, we're dedicated to supporting moms on their motherhood journey with comfortable, functional maternity and nursing apparel, exceptional customer care, and a positive work environment.
We're a remote-first company with a team of 50+ talented individuals across the globe, united by our shared values of bravery, generosity, accountability, and transparency. Since 2015, we've aimed to create a supportive workplace that empowers our team to grow their careers while supporting their families.
Recognized on the Inc. 5000's list of fastest-growing privately held companies for six consecutive years, our products have been featured in Self Magazine, Forbes, What to Expect, BabyCenter, and more.
The Opportunity:
Kindred Bravely is looking for an Associate Merchant who will be responsible for supporting the delivery of key financial metrics for their respective category with key responsibilities that include merchandising strategy, business analysis, line building, and building cross-functional relationships.
We are looking for someone who has…
- A high level of initiative
- High-level problem-solving and analytical skills with good judgment
- The ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills, oral and written with comfort presenting and delivering to leadership
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools
- Understanding of retail math and financial metrics
- Understanding of market trends and customer behavior
Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years retail buying experience
- Experience with Google Docs/Slides/Sheets
- Experience with VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
- Microsoft Excel advanced functions in general
- Experience owning a category or class
- Experience working vertically and with design counterparts
- Market experience
Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
- Consistently analyze the business, providing insights to direct partners, and leadership to identify trends and opportunities. Providing sales analysis for weekly & monthly performance recaps
- Business meeting prep to help communicate key insights to senior management
- Run Ad hoc reporting and projects to drive category and brand business
- Responsible for Line plan and product alignment for categories
- Working closely with Merchant and cross-functional partners to ensure smooth execution of merchandising strategies
- Success in this role will entail a high level of detail, ability to work well with others and ability to drive results that meet or exceed both financial and qualitative goals for the fiscal period
- Presenting new strategies and opportunities for classifications
- Administrative functions: Ensuring tools and systems are prepped for PO, ensuring all partners have data needed to execute
- Tracking deliverables to product pipeline, ensuring timely execution across channels
Why Join Kindred Bravely?
- Be part of a mission-driven company that is making a meaningful difference in the lives of moms.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Fully remote team with a collaborative work environment.
Benefits:
- Day 1 Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision as well as voluntary benefits, including life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs.
- Retirement matching.
- Monthly "Random Act of Generosity".
- 40% off product discounts on the Kindred Bravely website
Schedule: Full Time
Location: US - Remote
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience (2-3 years retail apparel or intimates buying experience)
Salary: 50-60k depending on experience.