Our client is seeking a Wholesale Planner to drive the connection between product strategy and financial performance. This role owns seasonal planning, analyzes retailer and key account performance, and partners closely with Sales and Merchandising to maximize sales and profitability.
The Wholesale Planner provides data-driven insights, forecasting, and reporting to support Sales teams and leadership in achieving revenue targets. By leveraging market trends and customer data, this role helps optimize sales strategies across the domestic wholesale business while bringing a strong perspective on key accounts.
Key Responsibilities
Seasonal Planning & Forecasting
- Develop and manage seasonal sales and inventory plans by account, category, and product
- Build and maintain forecasts to support revenue targets and margin goals
- Partner with Sales, Inventory Planning & Merchandising to align buys with financial and assortment strategies
- Identify risks and opportunities throughout the season and recommend adjustments
Performance Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze weekly and seasonal performance by retailers, SKU, and category
- Track sell-through, inventory levels, and profitability to identify trends and insights
- Create and maintain reporting tools and dashboards to support business visibility
- Provide clear, actionable recommendations to improve performance
Sales Partnership & Support
- Support Sales Management and Account Executives with data, tools, and insights to drive growth
- Provide pre-season and in-season analysis to inform selling strategies and account plans
- Partner with Sales to optimize assortments and identify opportunities within key accounts
Operational Excellence
- Ensure data accuracy across systems and reporting
- Improve planning processes, tools, and efficiencies through technology and best practices
- Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline workflows and enhance business performance
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3-5+ years of experience in related role
- Experience working with retail or wholesale accounts and understanding of key metrics (sell-through, margin, inventory turn)
- Strong Analytical and Business acumen
- Advanced Excel skills
- Ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Estimated Compensation: $71,200 - $90,000 Per Year
Christine Appleton