About the role
Description of Duties: Title:
Wholesale Planner
Classification:
Exempt
Hourly Range*:
$85,000-$95,000
Schedule*:
Hybrid, Monday through Friday, 9:00AM-5:30PM (in office a minimum of 3 days/week currently Monday, Tuesday, Thursday but subject to change based on the needs of the business) OR Remote in NYC
Reports to:
VP of Buying & Planning
We are seeking a Wholesale Planner to own and drive the financial and inventory strategy for our wholesale business in partnership with the key stakeholders in Wholesale Sales. This role will be responsible for developing sales and inventory plans, analyzing performance, and partnering closely with Sales, Wholesale Operations, Buying and Merchandising to support sustainable, profitable growth.
As one of the first dedicated planning roles on the team, this position offers a unique opportunity to help build and refine planning processes, reporting, and tools. This will improve data visibility and enable more informed decision-making across the wholesale business in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. The Wholesale Planner will work closely with the DTC Planner and report into the VP of Buying & Planning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain seasonal and monthly sales, inventory, and margin plans for the wholesale channel
Analyze weekly and monthly performance, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending actionable strategies
Partner with the Sales team to align on account-level forecasts, order pacing, and replenishment opportunities and risk.
Collaborate with Wholesale Operations to ensure inventory flow supports order fulfillment and timing requirements; quantify financial and inventory risk around these deliverables.
Manage wholesale inventory position, ensuring healthy stock levels across key styles and partners
Partner with Wholesale Sales during and after market in the projections process to adjust OTB and inventory targets by delivery based on actualized orders received.
Support monthly re-forecasting and scenario planning to adapt to changing business trends; maintaining and fine-tuning the revenue forecast tool; partnering with Wholesale Sales to deliver an accurate forecast at the close of each month.
Build and maintain reporting tools and dashboards, improving visibility and usability of wholesale data
Partner cross-functionally to enhance reporting, planning tools, and system or platform capabilities, driving greater data clarity and accessibility
Ensure accuracy and consistency of wholesale data, proactively troubleshooting discrepancies and strengthening data integrity
Contribute to the development and refinement of planning processes, tools, and best practices as the function grows
Assist with ad hoc analysis and strategic projects to support overall business objectives
Help ensure the assortment hits margin and revenue goals when planning season buys.
Skills and Abilities
Highly detail oriented
Strong analytical skills and a natural penchant for numbers
Ability and natural drive to create and maintain organization within the department
Passion for product and trend awareness
Good judgment, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative style
High integrity and positive attitude
Ability to communicate effectively with team members of different backgrounds and skill sets, cultural experience
Passionate about working for an inclusive, values driven brand
A high level of ownership, accountability and initiative
Ability to work autonomously, take initiative and exercise discretion
Ability to prioritize competing projects and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Action oriented and results driven
Confidentiality
Maintains the confidentiality of all business documents and correspondence.
Maintains confidentiality as related to employee increases, employee quarterly reviews, employee promotions, etc.
Skills and Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in wholesale merchandise planning, buying, or a related analytical role
Experience supporting or partnering with wholesale businesses strongly preferred
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a hands-on approach
Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional communication skills
Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning or ERP systems a plus
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation
Verbal and written communication with others
Able to lift/carry/move/push/pull objects up to 25lbs minimum including fixtures and product
Able to walk, sit and stand for periods of time
Able to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, phones
Must be able to access various areas of a given location.
Total Rewards Package
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Healthcare, Vision, Dental
401k with company match
Competitive salary
Generous discount
* Compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
* The hybrid model may be rescinded at any time due to business needs or the company’s discretion.
Company Overview Launched in 2016 and founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of their organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees and surrounding communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer