Manager, Planning

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and manage seasonal merchandise financial plans for the US business
• Own sales, inventory, and receipt forecasts across channels and categories
• Analyze business performance and identify risks and opportunities
• Drive in-season inventory optimization strategies to maximize sell-through and profitability
• Deliver actionable reporting and insights on sales trends, inventory productivity, and key KPIs
• Lead weekly business reviews and present strategy recommendations
• Build forecasting models and scenario plans to support decision-making
• Monitor category, style, and channel performance to inform future buys and planning strategies
• Collaborate with Merchandising on assortment strategies and buy plans
• Partner with Ecommerce and Retail teams to support channel-specific growth initiatives
• Work closely with Finance to align forecasts and annual operating plans
• Manage and mentor planners and/or assistant planners
• Foster a collaborative, data-driven, and high-performance team environment
• Improve planning tools, recaps, processes, and reporting capabilities

Qualifications & Skills

• 5–8+ years of merchandise planning experience within apparel, fashion, or retail
• Strong understanding of retail math, forecasting, and inventory management
• Experience managing OTB (Open-to-Buy) and financial planning processes
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with retail planning systems preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Experience managing direct reports
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Economics, or related field

Pay

Average salary range: $120,000 - $125,000

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Disability leave
• Bereavement
• Employee discount/perks
• Retailer discount/perks
• Retirement plans with employer contributions