Wholesale Planner

We are a contemporary apparel brand focused on creating elevated essentials that combine timeless style, modern design, and functional versatility. Rooted in a clean, effortless aesthetic, our collections are crafted with a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. As a fast-growing fashion company, we value creativity, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making to support continued growth across our wholesale business.Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Wholesale Planning Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will partner closely with the Wholesale Sales team to drive revenue growth, optimize inventory, and enhance profitability across key wholesale accounts. You will lead merchandise planning, financial forecasting, and in-season inventory management while delivering actionable insights that support smart, agile business decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the monthly forecast and budget process in partnership with the Sales team, aligning financial targets with merchandise strategies by accountDevelop and manage seasonal merchandise plans to support sales and gross margin goals across wholesale partnersOwn open-to-buy (OTB) planning, identifying risks and opportunities while recommending strategies to optimize inventory levelsOversee in-season inventory flow, leveraging available-to-sell (ATS) inventory to maximize sales, improve inventory turns, and minimize overstockCreate and maintain weekly performance reports tracking sales, inventory levels, and retail performance by style, color, and classificationConduct hindsight analyses and apply findings to improve future planning, forecasting, and assortment strategiesMonitor account-level performance and recommend actions to address aging or excess inventoryPartner with the Sales team to prepare for market appointments by providing account recaps, historical selling analysis, and financial overviewsReview and refine market buys, recommending ATS inventory usage to support updated forecasts and improve efficiencyPresent performance summaries, forecasts, and inventory strategies to leadership and stakeholdersCollaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Merchandising, Production, and Logistics teams to ensure operational alignment and executionBuild and maintain planning tools, dashboards, and ad hoc reporting to support evolving business needs and improve decision-makingQualifications5+ years of experience in planning, merchandising, or inventory management within wholesale apparel, fashion, or retail environmentsStrong expertise in open-to-buy management, seasonal planning, and account-level forecastingAdvanced Excel skills; experience with ERP or wholesale planning platforms such as NuORDER, JOOR, or Full Circle is a plusDeep understanding of retail math and key performance indicators including sell-through, stock-to-sales ratio, margin, and inventory turnsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insightsExcellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and present to stakeholdersHighly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment