Director, Wholesale Planning
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Job summary
Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco is seeking a senior leader to own the Women’s Wholesale Planning function. You will translate strategy into financial, inventory, and demand plans that drive growth, profitability, and long‑term brand objectives.
You will collaborate with Sales, Merchandising, Finance, Inventory Management, and Supply Chain to influence decisions and deliver commitments. The role demands deep expertise in retail and wholesale planning, strong forecasting, and Open‑to‑Buy
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- 10+ years in merchandise planning, demand planning, inventory or related.
- 5+ years leading high‑performing teams.
- Experience with retail/wholesale revenue, inventory and profitability.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and executive presentation skills.
- Deep retail/wholesale planning, forecasting, and analysis expertise.
- Proficiency in Excel and BI tools.
- Experience with planning and inventory management systems.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Responsibilities
- Lead Women’s Wholesale Planning Strategy and forecasts.
- Develop financial, inventory, and demand plans to grow profitability.
- Own forecasting and investment decisions across Women’s Wholesale and Premium.
- Monitor sales trends, inventory productivity, and account performance.
- Lead cross-functional planning with Sales, Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, Retail.
- Develop talent and coach planning professionals.
- Present performance and growth opportunities to senior leadership.
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Job description
Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.
The Director, Levi's Women's Wholesale Planning is responsible for leading the strategy, pre-season and in-season forecasting, inventory investment decisions, and driving the overall financial performance of the Levi's® Women's Wholesale business.
As a planning leader, you will translate business strategy into actionable financial and inventory plans that drive profitable growth, optimize inventory productivity, and support long‑term brand and category expansion. You will partner closely with Sales, Merchandising, Finance, Inventory Management to influence business decisions, identify growth opportunities, and deliver financial commitments across multiple customers, product categories, and channels.
Reporting to the Senior Director, US Wholesale Planning, this role leads a high‑performing team of planning professionals and serves as a key representative of the Women's business in executive forums, influencing decisions that impact a significant portion of the U.S. Wholesale business.
Lead Women’s Wholesale Planning Strategy
Develop and execute financial, inventory, and demand plans that support growth, profitability, and long‑term business objectives.
Create forecasting strategies that balance consumer demand, account opportunities, inventory productivity, and financial targets.
Translate company and category strategies into actionable planning frameworks that drive profitable growth.
Own Forecasting and Investment Decisions
Lead revenue, unit, margin, and inventory forecasting across the Women’s Wholesale and Premium businesses.
Make investment recommendations that align business priorities with consumer demand and growth opportunities.
Identify risks and opportunities and build action plans to deliver financial commitments.
Drive Business Performance
Monitor and analyze sales trends, inventory productivity, and account performance.
Lead scenario planning and business reviews that inform strategic decision‑making.
Recommend actions to improve revenue, inventory health, profitability, and execution across the business.
Lead Cross-Functional Planning
Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Finance, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, and Retail partners to align business strategies and investment decisions.
Influence assortment, inventory, and commercial decisions through data‑driven recommendations.
Drive alignment on priorities, risks, opportunities, and execution plans.
Manage a Complex and High‑Growth Portfolio
L ead planning across multiple high growth accounts and product categories.
Balance short‑term performance objectives with long‑term growth investments.
Support the continued expansion of Women’s and Premium businesses through disciplined planning and strategic investment management.
Develop Talent and Build Organizational Capability
Lead, coach, and develop a team of planning professionals.
Establish clear priorities, accountability, and development plans.
Foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, innovation, and performance.
Influence Executive Decision-Making
Present business performance, strategic opportunities, financial risks, and growth recommendations to senior leadership.
Represent the Women’s business in leadership forums and cross‑functional reviews.
Influence decisions that impact revenue, inventory investment, and profitability.
About You
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Retail Management, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in merchandise planning, demand planning, inventory management, financial planning, retail or wholesale business management, or related functions.
5+ years of experience leading and developing high‑performing teams.
Experience leading large, complex businesses with accountability for revenue, inventory, and profitability outcomes.
Proven ability to drive results through cross‑functional partnerships.
Experience presenting business strategies and recommendations to senior and executive leadership.
Deep expertise in retail and wholesale planning, forecasting, inventory management, and financial analysis.
Strong understanding of demand forecasting, inventory optimization, assortment planning, and Open‑to‑Buy concepts.
Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.
Strong financial acumen across revenue, margin, inventory productivity, and investment management.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and BI tools.
Experience working with planning, forecasting, and inventory management systems.
Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
This is a hybrid work schedule based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday‑Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.
The expected starting salary range for this role is $167,300 - $245,400 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending on the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits.
LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.
#LI-hybrid
San Francisco, CA, USA
Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.
The Director, Levi's Women's Wholesale Planning is responsible for leading the strategy, pre-season and in-season forecasting, inventory investment decisions, and driving the overall financial performance of the Levi's® Women's Wholesale business.
As a planning leader, you will translate business strategy into actionable financial and inventory plans that drive profitable growth, optimize inventory productivity, and support long‑term brand and category expansion. You will partner closely with Sales, Merchandising, Finance, Inventory Management to influence business decisions, identify growth opportunities, and deliver financial commitments across multiple customers, product categories, and channels.
Reporting to the Senior Director, US Wholesale Planning, this role leads a high‑performing team of planning professionals and serves as a key representative of the Women's business in executive forums, influencing decisions that impact a significant portion of the U.S. Wholesale business.
Lead Women’s Wholesale Planning Strategy
Develop and execute financial, inventory, and demand plans that support growth, profitability, and long‑term business objectives.
Create forecasting strategies that balance consumer demand, account opportunities, inventory productivity, and financial targets.
Translate company and category strategies into actionable planning frameworks that drive profitable growth.
Own Forecasting and Investment Decisions
Lead revenue, unit, margin, and inventory forecasting across the Women’s Wholesale and Premium businesses.
Make investment recommendations that align business priorities with consumer demand and growth opportunities.
Identify risks and opportunities and build action plans to deliver financial commitments.
Drive Business Performance
Monitor and analyze sales trends, inventory productivity, and account performance.
Lead scenario planning and business reviews that inform strategic decision‑making.
Recommend actions to improve revenue, inventory health, profitability, and execution across the business.
Lead Cross-Functional Planning
Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Finance, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, and Retail partners to align business strategies and investment decisions.
Influence assortment, inventory, and commercial decisions through data‑driven recommendations.
Drive alignment on priorities, risks, opportunities, and execution plans.
Manage a Complex and High‑Growth Portfolio
L ead planning across multiple high growth accounts and product categories.
Balance short‑term performance objectives with long‑term growth investments.
Support the continued expansion of Women’s and Premium businesses through disciplined planning and strategic investment management.
Develop Talent and Build Organizational Capability
Lead, coach, and develop a team of planning professionals.
Establish clear priorities, accountability, and development plans.
Foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, innovation, and performance.
Influence Executive Decision-Making
Present business performance, strategic opportunities, financial risks, and growth recommendations to senior leadership.
Represent the Women’s business in leadership forums and cross‑functional reviews.
Influence decisions that impact revenue, inventory investment, and profitability.
About You
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Retail Management, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in merchandise planning, demand planning, inventory management, financial planning, retail or wholesale business management, or related functions.
5+ years of experience leading and developing high‑performing teams.
Experience leading large, complex businesses with accountability for revenue, inventory, and profitability outcomes.
Proven ability to drive results through cross‑functional partnerships.
Experience presenting business strategies and recommendations to senior and executive leadership.
Deep expertise in retail and wholesale planning, forecasting, inventory management, and financial analysis.
Strong understanding of demand forecasting, inventory optimization, assortment planning, and Open‑to‑Buy concepts.
Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.
Strong financial acumen across revenue, margin, inventory productivity, and investment management.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and BI tools.
Experience working with planning, forecasting, and inventory management systems.
Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
This is a hybrid work schedule based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday‑Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.
The expected starting salary range for this role is $167,300 - $245,400 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending on the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits.
LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.
#LI-hybrid
San Francisco, CA, USA
Full time
FILL DATE
This position is expected to be filled by 11/15/2026.
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