Senior Manager, Merchandise Planning Insights

Levi Strauss & Co.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 132,900 - 177,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid leave

Health insurance

Product discounts

Job summary

A leading apparel company is seeking a Senior Manager, Merchandise Planning Insights, to join their team in San Francisco. This hybrid role involves leading a team, managing financial planning processes, and collaborating across departments to optimize inventory and profits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, 6+ years of relevant experience, and a strong financial acumen to influence strategies. The position offers a competitive salary range of $132,900 - $177,200 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data analytics, planning, business intelligence, or reporting.
• Proven skills in coaching and developing analysts and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Manage the merchandise financial planning process.
• Drive global in-season performance recaps.

Skills

Data analytics

Financial acumen

People management

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics or Statistics

Job description

Senior Manager, Merchandise Planning Insights page is loaded## Senior Manager, Merchandise Planning Insightslocations: HQ-Office, San Francisco, CA, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0142921Calling 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.We are seeking a financially grounded and strategic Senior Manager to join our Global Merchandise Planning Insights team and help drive smarter, faster decisions across planning. This role is pivotal in driving pre-season and in-season planning strategies that shape our product investment decisions, support financial targets, and enable profitable growth across our global business.You’ll be part of the Global Planning team, reporting to the Director of Global Planning, and will manage a small team (2-3 direct reports). You’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders across Global Planning, Global Merchandising, Finance, and Cluster teams to deliver high-impact insights and recommendations that fuel growth.## About the Job* Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.* Own the merchandise financial planning (MFP) process across global to cluster ensuring gender, category, and class level alignment with company growth targets.* Manage total brand rollups, including long-range category plans, seasonal assortment frameworks, and cluster MFPs, ensuring product strategies are financially sound.* Drive global in-season performance recaps through weekly analysis, identifying risks and opportunities to optimize inventory and sales.* Lead seasonal hindsight recaps and contribute to MBR/QBR meetings with leadership, providing clear financial narratives and recommendations.* Consolidate global buy review and investment review materials to support executive-level decision-making.* Support pre-season development milestones with financial inputs highlighting risks and opportunities to our revenue or margin targets* Collaborate with cluster teams to gather insights and ensure financial plans reflect both global priorities and cluster needs.* Partner with Finance to align merchandise plans with broader financial forecasts and targets.* Track performance of key product stories, new fits, and seasonal initiatives to inform future planning cycles.* Conduct ad hoc deep dives into product, category, or channel performance to uncover drivers of growth or underperformance, and deliver actionable recommendations to cross-functional partners.## About You* Bachelor's degree in Business with financial, Data Analytics/Statistics related field.* 6+ years of experience in data analytics, planning, business intelligence, or reporting* Proven people management skills, with experience coaching, developing, and inspiring analysts and cross-functional teams.* Strategic manager who excels in ambiguity, asks the right questions, and can guide partners through data-driven storytelling.* Strong financial acumen and understanding of key DTC and Wholesale metrics (e.g., AOV, UPT, sell-through, margin, inventory turns).* Ability to translate financial data into actionable strategies and influence cross-functional partners.* Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and statistical analysis techniques.* Ability to distill complex data into clear, compelling business narratives.* Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in planning, merchandising, and product.This is a hybrid position 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 $132,900 - $177,200 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 .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## **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 06/30/2026.##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.