Planner - Franchise USA

Key Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal and annual merchandise financial plans for global franchise partners.
• Build demand forecasts by market, partner, product category, and channel.
• Analyze sales, inventory, weeks of supply, sell-through, and margin performance to maximize profitability.
• Partner with Franchise Sales and Merchandising teams to create pre-season assortment and inventory strategies.
• Monitor in-season business performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to optimize results.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Logistics teams to ensure timely inventory flow and allocation across franchise markets.
• Manage inventory investments to achieve sales, margin, and inventory productivity targets.
• Support seasonal buys, replenishment strategies, and exit plans for seasonal inventory.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews for internal leadership and franchise partners.
• Develop reporting and dashboards to provide visibility into KPIs and market performance.
• Partner with Finance on forecasting, budgeting, and inventory planning.
• Provide commercial recommendations using consumer insights, market trends, and historical performance.
• Work cross-functionally with Product Development, Planning, Merchandising, Operations, and Regional teams to support global growth initiatives.
• Continuously improve planning tools, reporting, and forecasting processes.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 3–6+ years of merchandise planning, inventory planning, or allocation experience within retail, wholesale, or franchise businesses.
• Experience planning international or franchise businesses preferred.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling).
• Experience with planning systems such as Anaplan, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar ERP/planning platforms preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, forecasting, assortment planning, and replenishment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting international wholesale or franchise partners.
• Knowledge of global retail calendars and regional trading patterns.
• Experience working with multiple currencies and international inventory planning.
• Understanding of apparel retail planning, including size and color optimization.
• Familiarity with BI and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.

What You'll Bring

• A commercial mindset with strong financial acumen.
• Curiosity to challenge assumptions and identify new opportunities.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong relationships across global teams.
• A proactive, hands-on attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves.
• The ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt quickly as the business evolves.
• A passion for product, retail, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Benefits, Culture and Perks

• Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Kind Body Fertility Benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
• Unlimited PTO
• Full Access to LinkedIn learning
• Employee Discounts
• Perks (HQ Location)
• Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/T/W/ThDog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
• Free Swag Giveaways
• Annual Holiday Party
• Annual Summer Party Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
• Compensation: $100,000 - $110,000 / year