Our client, a well know women's wholesale apparel brand, is seeking a Wholesale Planning Manager to join their team in NYC with a hybrid schedule. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the wholesale planning team and manage and maintain proper inventory levels for multiple product categories for specific retail accounts including Department Stores, Big Box, and Off-Price accounts. This is accomplished through the analysis of retailer demands, historical forecasts, and vendor lead times. Effectively manage inventory levels to maximize both service and inventory analysis. Additionally, works to ensure that replenishment needs of the retailers are met whenever possible.
Responsibilities
Create wholesale strategies and a detailed financial plan per account and partner with upper management
Manage inventory flow including new item set-up/fill, seasonal and promotional timing
Review and analyze lost sales/projected outs to identify trends at SKU, merchandise class, and vendor levels.
Develop key item open to buy sales reports for key accounts.
Communicate with vendors to improve and maintain service level as quickly as possible through the entire supply chain.
Track and analyze selling utilizing ERP system.
Create planning reports for the team and analyze to determine if any patterns can be identified.
Top-down analysis at an account level to validate by plans meets financial objectives for Department Stores, big box, mid-tier and off-price accounts
Preferred Skills
Bachelor's Degree required (Preferred emphasis in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations, Finance, or a business-related field, or equivalent functional area).
6-7 years in wholesale planning
Ability to assess data, solve problems and make decisions with the information provided.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work in a team environment and as an individual.
Must have the ability to multitask, and prioritize as needed
Ability to manage time efficiently and be organized