DTC Planning Manager

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an inventory planning professional in New York to lead quarterly buys for DTC channels, forecast Amazon FBA inventory, and analyze weekly e-commerce performance. You will collaborate with merchandising, marketing, operations, finance, and e-commerce teams to align plans and drive growth.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel skills, strong analysis, and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in planning, inventory management, merchandise planning, demand 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.
• Must work onsite at least four days per week in the New York City office.

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 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 skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Tools

Amazon Seller Central

FBA Inventory Planning

Shopify

ERP Systems

BI Tools

Job description

• 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 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

Requirements

• 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
• Must work onsite at least four days per week in the New York City office

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, demand planning, and financial modeling, with a strong focus on e-commerce and DTC channels. Proficient in advanced Excel and capable of translating complex data analysis into actionable business strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Inventory Management
• Demand Planning
• Financial Modeling
• Advanced Excel Skills
• E-Commerce Experience

Hard Skills

• Inventory Forecasting
• Sales Analysis
• Margin Tracking
• Data Analysis
• Budget Planning

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• DTC
• E-Commerce
• Retail
• Consumer Products
• Apparel

Tools & Technologies

• Amazon Seller Central
• FBA Inventory Planning
• Shopify
• ERP Systems
• BI Tools