Ecommerce Planning Manager

Dana-co LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Parental Leave

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bereavement Support

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Dana-co is seeking a DTC Planning Manager to lead quarterly product buys, manage inventory productivity, and forecast demand across our direct-to-consumer channels in New York City.

The role requires advanced Excel, strong data analysis, and the ability to translate trends into actionable business recommendations. This in-office position offers robust benefits and a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in planning, inventory management, merchandise planning, demand planning, financial planning, or a similar analytical role.
• DTC, e-commerce, Amazon, apparel, intimate apparel, retail, or consumer products experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with Amazon Seller Central, FBA inventory planning, Shopify, ERP systems, BI tools, or planning tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage large data sets and translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Place quarterly new product buys for DTC channels based on sales trends, inventory needs, margin goals, and growth plans.
• Recommend style, color, and size-level buy quantities to support demand and minimize excess inventory.
• Forecast and manage Amazon FBA inventory, including replenishment needs, weeks of supply, inbound inventory, and stockout risk.
• Analyze weekly selling across all DTC businesses, including e-commerce, Amazon, and digital marketplaces.
• Track sales, margin, AUR, units, inventory, sell-through, and weeks of supply.
• Identify business risks and opportunities and recommend actions to improve sales, margin, and inventory productivity.
• Build and maintain sales, margin, inventory, and receipt forecasts.
• Support monthly and quarterly reforecasting based on actual results, business trends, marketing plans, and inventory availability.
• Assist in annual budget planning and financial modeling.
• Partner with merchandising, marketing, operations, finance, and e-commerce teams to align plans and execution.
• Improve planning tools, reporting processes, and analytical visibility.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

Amazon Seller Central

FBA inventory planning

Shopify

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Location: New York City (In-office 4 days per week, 1 day remote)

Salary: $80,000-100,000 per year

Company Overview

Dana-co, a leading company specializing in luxury intimate apparel, is seeking a highly analytical DTC Planning Manager to support new product buying, inventory planning, Amazon FBA management, weekly selling analysis, financial forecasting, and budget planning across our direct-to-consumer businesses.

This role will be responsible for placing quarterly new product buys, managing inventory productivity, forecasting demand, analyzing weekly sales performance, and supporting financial reforecasts and annual budget planning. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in Excel, comfortable working with large data sets, and able to turn selling trends into clear business recommendations.

Job Requirements

This position requires the candidate to work onsite at least four days per week in our New York City office.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in planning, inventory management, merchandise planning, demand planning, financial planning, or a similar analytical role.
• DTC, e-commerce, Amazon, apparel, intimate apparel, retail, or consumer products experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with Amazon Seller Central, FBA inventory planning, Shopify, ERP systems, BI tools, or planning tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage large data sets and translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Place quarterly new product buys for DTC channels based on sales trends, inventory needs, margin goals, and growth plans.
• Recommend style, color, and size‑level buy quantities to support demand and minimize excess inventory.
• Forecast and manage Amazon FBA inventory, including replenishment needs, weeks of supply, inbound inventory, and stockout risk.
• Analyze weekly selling across all DTC businesses, including e‑commerce, Amazon, and digital marketplaces.
• Track sales, margin, AUR, units, inventory, sell‑through, and weeks of supply.
• Identify business risks and opportunities and recommend actions to improve sales, margin, and inventory productivity.
• Build and maintain sales, margin, inventory, and receipt forecasts.
• Support monthly and quarterly reforecasting based on actual results, business trends, marketing plans, and inventory availability.
• Assist in annual budget planning and financial modeling.
• Partner with merchandising, marketing, operations, finance, and e‑commerce teams to align plans and execution.
• Improve planning tools, reporting processes, and analytical visibility.

Benefits for Full‑Time Employees

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Parental Leave (including non‑birthing parents)
• Short‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Support
• Education Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits including Life Insurance, AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Group Legal Services
• Employee Discounts

Equal Opportunity Statement

Dana-co is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and retaining a diverse workforce. We provide an inclusive work environment free from discrimination or harassment based on legally protected characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

Schedule: Full‑Time, Monday through Friday (40 hours per week)

Work Location: In‑office 4 days per week, 1 day remote