Senior Planner, Merchandise Planning

Levi Strauss & Co.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay plus incentives

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Product discounts

Paid leave

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. invites a seasoned Merchandise Planning professional to join our SF headquarters on a hybrid schedule. You will forecast, plan and manage assortments, working with Merchants, Allocation and CIM to optimize inventory and profitability.

Expect collaboration across channel teams and data-driven decision making. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in planning, including eCommerce, with strong Excel skills and retail KPI knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination.
• 5+ years of planning experience including eCommerce or DTC.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret quantitative data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with retail financial familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop consumer & category segment productivity targets and assortment architecture.
• Present bottom-up sales and inventory plans and reconcile with top-down financials.
• Oversee in-season activities, forecasts and retail sales.
• Review monthly retail forecast and determine dept OTB.
• Collaborate with Merchants, Allocation and CIM to optimize inventory flow and profitability.
• Drive OTB waterfall from Demand to Net Sales and support lifecycle management.
• Lead cross-channel projects to ensure profitability across the channel matrix.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Retail math

Planning experience

E-commerce / DTC experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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.

About the Job

You will report to the Director of Merchandise Planning. Collaboration with Merchants to develop Consumer & Category segment productivity targets (assortment architecture). Present bottom-up sales and inventory plans, and reconcile against the tops-down financial plans to inform financial and inventory decisions. Help implement in-season activities within the team including forecasts and retail sales. Review monthly retail forecast and reconcile against plans to determine dept OTB. Work with Allocation partners to ensure in-season allocation, replenishment, consumption, and receipt flow. Manage in-season profitability to achieve or exceed seasonal performance. Work with Retail Merchants, Allocation and Category Inventory Manager (CIM), partners to manage product life cycle. Conduct quantitative analysis to increase line profitability- identify and monetize new opportunities and identify risks. Manage OTB waterfall from Demand to Net Sales, with demonstratable understanding of the puts-takes of the eCommerce business and financial flows. Perform analysis on seasons' financial and assortment performance to develop next seasons' inventory plans. Assist channel lead in setting team department goals for revenue, gross margin, inventory, and style/color productivity that meet overall assigned channel/regional financial metrics. Determine and recognize in-season process and opportunities. Suggest strategies to grow sales on key categories / items. Take ownership of additional projects that support channel and company plans. Lead projects across all DTC and work across the channel matrix with their "company hat" to ensure inventory profitability for all.

About you

Bachelor's Degree, however, a combination of college education and related work experience may be used as a substitute. 5+ years of Planning experience, with some time in eCommerce or DTC businesses. Strong analytical skills to interpret meaningful themes from quantitative data. Communicate important financial measures, and how they are used in systems/tools. Well versed in Microsoft Excel (can perform complex functions) and open to new systems. Understand retail math, merchandising financials and profitability KPIs.

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 - $125,000 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.

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 12/07/2026.

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.