Manager of Planning Operations, Warby Parker
$96.3-110k
Plus cash bonus and an equity bonus
In office Tuesday-Thursday
3+ days a week in office
Prescription eyewear & sunglasses
Open for applications
Prescription eyewear & sunglasses
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$96.3-110k
Plus cash bonus and an equity bonus
In office Tuesday-Thursday
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style.
Role
Who you are
- Backed by 7+ years of experience in strategic planning, operations, project management, or another related field
- Equipped with a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or another related field
- A highly analytical thinker with a keen eye for detail
- A positive thinker with an infectious, can-do attitude
- A strong cross-functional collaborator
- Able to lead high-visibility projects from start to finish and drive measurable results
- Not on the Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
Desirable
- Familiarity with Anaplan, Oracle, or similar ERP systems
What the job involves
- Warby Parker is on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Manager of Planning Strategy to play a pivotal role in driving product-related growth and forecasting initiatives
- Reporting to the Senior Director of Merchandise & Store Planning, you’ll support strategic product initiatives, including forecasting new launches, gross margin reporting, and strategic planning reviews
- Your expertise will be essential in achieving revenue goals and enhancing planning/forecasting efficiency
- Develop and maintain a product-related gross margin reporting
- Contribute to enhancing product margins through data-driven strategies
- Identify opportunities across all product categories to improve product margin
- Develop a complete understanding of company objectives and the functions of the Planning team to identify areas for growth and efficiency
- Collaborate on strategic analyses to drive topline growth, including support for new product line forecasting, lens replacements, and new lens launches
- Analyze and monitor success metrics for the Planning team, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement
- Work together with cross-functional partners and managers to ensure that our strategic planning meetings fit the needs of current and future business
- Assist on strategic Anaplan roadmap to ensure workstreams in the system support topline forecasting and the overall business
- Operate as a supporter and change agent for new systems and processes
- Develop a deep understanding of core systems, including new tools, data requirements, and reporting optimization
Our take
They say every great idea starts with a problem, and Warby Parker kept it simple - glasses were just too expensive. Inspired by the need to have great-looking frames that didn’t break the bank, the co-founders set out to disrupt the legacy-dominated eyewear market.
Going up against Luxottica was no easy feat. They are the name behind Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Persol, as well as licence holders with Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, and many more. However, by circumventing traditional manufacturing methods, using in-house design, and engaging with customers directly, Warby Parker was able to provide high-quality and good-looking prescription glasses at a fraction of the cost.
The company's retail category disruption has led to it being one of the most successful direct-to-consumer brands of the early 21st century. Late 2021 saw Warby Parker debut an initial public offering (IPO), giving it the liquidity for the 10% footprint increase without stressing cash flow. Since then, it has found continued success and made a number of fund raises and high-profile collaborations to raise brand awareness and bring its affordable, stylish glasses to even more consumers.
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Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Aug 2020
$120m
SERIES G
Apr 2020
$125m
SERIES F
Total funding: $866.5m
Company benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible vacation policy
- Paid Holidays
- Retirement savings plan with a company match
- Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
- Short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bereavement Support
- Education Reimbursement
- Free eyewear
- And more (just ask!)
Company values
- Inject fun and quirkiness into everything we do
- Treat others as they want to be treated
- Pursue new and creative ideas
- Do good
- Take action
- Presume positive intent
- Lead with integrity
- Learn. Grow. Repeat.
Company HQ
South Village, New York, NY
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Leadership
Andrew Hunt
(Director)Started out as an Investment Banker at Cain Brothers. Has extensive experience in VC, having worked at firms such as Highland Capital Partners and SV Life Sciences. Also founded the marketing company Elephant.
Neil Blumenthal
(Co-CEO)Has an MBA from the Wharton School. Is a Member of the Board of Directors at sweetgreen and Allbirds.
Dave Gilboa
(Co-CEO)Was an Associate at Allen & Company and worked as Special Assistant to the CEO of The TriZetto Group.
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