Merchandise Strategy Lead

About Stitch Fix, Inc.

Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) is the leading online personal styling service that helps people discover the styles they will love that fit perfectly so they always look - and feel - their best. Few things are more personal than getting dressed, but finding clothing that fits and looks great can be a challenge. Stitch Fix solves that problem. By pairing expert stylists with best-in-class AI and recommendation algorithms, the company leverages its assortment of exclusive and national brands to meet each client's individual tastes and needs, making it convenient for clients to express their personal style without having to spend hours in stores or sifting through endless choices online. Stitch Fix, which was founded in 2011, is headquartered in San Francisco.

About the Role

As a MerchandiseStrategy Lead you will tackle challenging business problems, drive change and innovation within the organization, and work alongside and learn from the exceptionally talented individuals and teams at Stitch Fix. You will be exposed to all areas of the business and be relied upon to provide a holistic perspective and manage cross-functional projects primarily related to pricing, promotions, incentives, and loyalty. You will report to a Senior Strategy Manager and work closely with Merchandising, Finance, Marketing, Data Science and Product leadership to create a strategic vision and drive supporting activities to completion.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Work closely with cross-functional partners from all areas of the business to drive critical strategic and operational merchandising initiatives
• Develop strategic frameworks to evaluate pricing, promotions, incentives, or loyalty opportunities
• Design and execute analyses to test hypotheses and synthesize results into practical solutions and business strategies
• Lead teams to determine the highest priority activities and influence so that the activities become plans on roadmaps
• Communicate recommendations to gain support from senior leadership and drive alignment within the organization
• Structure project work plans with cross-functional partners to support the execution of strategic recommendations and drive measurable impact to the business

We’re excited about you because…

• You have at least 5-8 years of experience in strategy, pricing, promotions, loyalty, consulting, and/or merchandising related functions
• You have a Bachelor's degree (required) and Master’s degree (preferred) in business, marketing, finance, economics or related field
• You have a proven ability to take a structured and data driven approach to solving complex business problems
• You are a self-starter who can work cross-functionally and independently with minimal supervision
• Cross-functional communication comes naturally to you while solving problems and addressing roadblocks
• You have extremely strong written and oral communication skills, with proven experience working directly with senior leadership teams
• You have a proven track record of leading high visibility (senior leadership), cross-functional projects (5+ teams)
• You are an expert in Powerpoint, Excel, and Word; bonus points if you have experience with SQL, Looker, or Tableau / Power BI
• You are focused, organized, and results driven
• You have a strong interest and passion for retail and the ecommerce industry
• Above all else you are bright, kind, and motivated by challenge

Why you'll love working at Stitch Fix...

• We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation and trust. You’ll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix.
• We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives— all voices are heard and valued.
• We are an innovative company and leverage our strengths in fashion and tech to disrupt the future of retail.
• We win as a team, commit to our work, and celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships.
• We boldly create the future while keeping equity and sustainability at the center of all that we do.
• We are the owners of our work and are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly and creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact.
• We offer comprehensive compensation packages and inclusive health and wellness benefits.

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