Planning Manager: Inventory & Margin Strategy

Janie and Jack; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid holidays and flexible time off

Health Savings Account contributions

401(k) plan with company matching

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading children's apparel brand is seeking a Manager of Planning in San Francisco. The role involves driving inventory productivity and gross margin, collaborating with various departments, and developing merchandise plans. The ideal candidate should have a strong financial background, excellent analytical skills, and at least 4-6 years of experience in planning roles. This hybrid position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in Planning or FP&A.
• Strong understanding of inventory planning and financial forecasting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development of merchandise plans including sales and inventory forecasts.
• Collaborate with Finance and Planning teams on financial strategies.
• Prepare and maintain reporting on inventory and sales performance.
• Build merchandise-related cash flow models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Modeling skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Python

SQL

Job description

A leading children's apparel brand is seeking a Manager of Planning in San Francisco. The role involves driving inventory productivity and gross margin, collaborating with various departments, and developing merchandise plans. The ideal candidate should have a strong financial background, excellent analytical skills, and at least 4-6 years of experience in planning roles. This hybrid position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.