Demand Planner

We are searching for a Demand Planner for our apparel client to oversee all aspects of strategic planning management for high volume account(s) while assuming financial accountability to drive results. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop product category goals and create seasonal buy plans that tie back to wholesale financial goals 

• Consolidate demand for the total wholesale channel and partner with Production to ensure that receipt needs for wholesale channel deliveries are consistently met 

• Run internal margin reporting and analysis 

• Partner with cross functional management to drive company's strategic initiatives 

• Partner with Merchandising to utilize the directed assortments by tier of distribution to affect the buys 

• Run seasonal post mortem analysis to drive buys of purchasing to achieve sales goals 

• Execute, develop and ensure capacity plans are met • Support the management of inventory 

• Analyze quarterly projections for replenishment styles 

• Manage timelines to hit buying and sourcing deadlines encompassing account needs 

• Support system development to enhance planning program functionality 

• Special projects as assigned 

Required Skills/Abilities/Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Finance or related field 

• 5+ years of experience in Wholesale Planning and Analysis 

• Fluent in Retail Math and advanced Microsoft Excel skills 

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills 

• Ability to travel as needed (up to 30%) 

• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills with attention to detail

Consistent in-office presence is vital to the role as it is for all team members, so that we all have a full appreciation, aesthetically and tactilely, of the qualities that define our brand partners’ products and set them apart from their competitors. 

Salary Description: $75,000 - $110,000 per year