Manager, Strategy & Planning

About Misfits Market:

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices. In 2022, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in-house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon-efficient grocery delivery models on the market. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food.

As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of:

Prioritizing our Customers                             

Doing more with less

Thinking Differently         

Respecting one another                             

Moving deliberately and quickly                   

Taking initiative and delivering 

About the Role:

The Strategy Planning Manager is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving the daily and weekly reporting used to make timely business decisions that impact revenue and gross profit.  They are responsible for collecting and summarizing data that will assist the Merchandising organization in both long- and short-range strategic planning, and the development and implementation of new programs. They will become a subject matter expert on processes across the merchandising organization, and, combining this knowledge with their grasp on the business data, be a consultant for other partners on projects including process improvement, strategy development, industry trends, competitive analysis, and company positioning. This role will report to the Director of Strategy Planning.  

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who thrives on turning complex challenges into organized, impactful solutions. We are looking for an adaptable, collaborative team player with a pragmatic, hands-on approach—someone eager to dive into the details, drive meaningful results, and contribute directly alongside a supportive team and leadership group that actively partners on execution.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, analyze and maintain all data pertinent to creating future sales and gross margin projections (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, customer forecast) 
• Support the Merchandising team in pricing strategy analysis and project managing Category Management execution of pricing initiatives
• Provide support for special projects as well as weekly/monthly business reviews; including compiling and analyzing data from multiple sources and creating templates that outline the data in a cohesive and digestible action oriented format
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory management, assortment planning, pricing, and process building in conjunction with key cross-functional partners
• Communicate regularly with Operations team and help provide analytics that will inform operational initiatives, improving overall efficiency and customer experience 

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of experience in pricing, financial analysis or analytics experience
• Must have advanced command of Google Sheets and Excel
• Experience within merchandising, purchasing, and/or planning
• Expert analytical skills with the ability to analyze and relay complex quantitative data and build reports/tools
• Familiarity with e-commerce, retail preferred
• Experience with programs including Oracle, Mode, or similar platforms working with large data sets preferred
• Confident in managing cross-functional and stakeholder relationships

About You:

• You’re passionate about our mission to eliminate food waste and create a better food system for all 
• You're extremely organized with a strong attention to detail 
• You're able to prioritize and meet deadlines 
• You love the opportunity to meet challenges and take preventative action for solutions 
• You work well and nimbly in a highly active team in a collaborative, fast paced environment

Details of Position & Benefits:

• Salary range $80,000 - $90,000
• Full-time exempt position
• 100 % Remote Work
• Salary and employee stock options commensurate with experience
• Unlimited PTO
• Multiple health, dental, and vision plan options
• Life Insurance
• 401K plan