Senior Account Planner, US Wholesale Signature

Levi Strauss & Co.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Product discounts

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. is seeking a Senior Planner, US Wholesale Signature, to develop item-level demand and inventory forecasts and align cross-functional partners on plans. You will own the monthly forecasting process, translate insights into action, and drive revenue, fill rate, and inventory productivity.

The role requires 3+ years in demand/merchandise/financial planning, advanced Excel, and strong analytical storytelling. This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, with in-office 3 days/week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in demand planning, merchandise planning, financial planning, or related forecasting role.
• Strong retail math capabilities and ability to connect item-level performance to financial outcomes.
• Advanced Excel proficiency with complex formulas, lookups, PivotTables, and large data analysis.
• Experience using data visualization and storytelling to translate analysis into business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage bottoms-up, item-level sales and inventory plans translating customer expectations into the demand forecast.
• Own the monthly forecasting process using historical performance, trends, promotions, assortment changes, pricing and inventory.
• Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Demand & Supply Planning, and Finance to align assumptions and strategies.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, sales performance, fill rate, and inventory health; conduct root-cause analysis and action recommendations.
• Lead monthly plan reviews and communicate forecast changes, risks, opportunities, and actions to leadership and partners.
• Develop scenarios and mitigation plans for changes in demand, product flow, pricing, and promotions.
• Create clear, scalable planning tools and reporting to improve visibility and team efficiency.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PivotTables

Excel

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 Senior Planner, US Wholesale Signature is an experienced planner and trusted business partner responsible for developing and managing the demand plan for Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. This role translates customer, product, and marketplace insights into item-level sales and inventory forecasts that support revenue, profitability, fill rate, and inventory productivity. You will report to the Sr. Manager, Demand Planning and partner closely with Sales, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Demand and Supply Planning, Finance, and external account partners to identify opportunities, surface risks, and drive aligned business decisions.

About the Job

Build and manage bottoms-up, item-level sales and inventory plans, translating customer expectations and business strategies into an actionable demand forecast. Own the monthly forecasting process, using historical performance, current trends, promotional activity, assortment changes, pricing, inventory position, and customer inputs to identify risks and growth opportunities. Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Demand and Supply Planning, and Finance to align volume assumptions, inventory investments, and seasonal strategies. Monitor forecast accuracy, sales performance, fill rate, in-stock, inventory health, and other key business drivers; conduct root-cause analysis and recommend actions to improve results. Lead monthly plan reviews and communicate forecast changes, risks, opportunities, assumptions, and recommended actions to leadership and cross-functional partners. Develop scenarios and mitigation plans for changes in customer demand, product flow, pricing, promotions, supply availability, and account milestones. Support external seasonal and go-to-market processes, including assortment planning, projections, customer commitments, promotional events, and key financial milestones. Create clear, scalable planning tools and reporting that improve visibility and team efficiency. Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, serving as a trusted planning resource who can support the plan position with fact-based insights.

About You

Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Minimum 3+ years of experience in demand planning, merchandise planning, financial planning, or a related forecasting role, ideally within retail, wholesale, apparel, or consumer products. Innately curious with strong thinking skills and a desire to understand the \"why\" behind business performance. You challenge assumptions, identify root causes, and translate insights into actionable recommendations. Strong retail math capabilities, with the ability to connect item-level performance to broader financial and inventory outcomes. Advanced Excel proficiency, including complex formulas, lookups, PivotTables, and the analysis of large datasets. Experience using data visualization and storytelling to translate complex analysis into clear business recommendations. You articulate planning assumptions, challenge inputs constructively, and build alignment across teams.

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 $92,300 - $135,300 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 upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.

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. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require current or future employment visa sponsorship. The company does not participate in the H-1B cap lottery or sponsor initial employment visas. Candidates with an existing H-1B visa that is eligible for transfer may be considered.

#LI-Hybrid EOE M/F/Disability/Vets LOCATION San Francisco, CA, USA FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time FILL DATE This position is expected to be filled by 01/04/2027.

Our common thread: We're originals. From day one, we've been doing it our way — creating our own drumbeat and building something that's different from the rest. That's why we're looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are.