Senior Wholesale Planning Manager

Tecovas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (premium coverage)

Dental & vision coverage for family

401(k) match

Flexible PTO

Corporate wellness program

Competitive salary $115k-$130k yearly

Corporate Bonus Program eligibility

Job summary

Tecovas in Austin, TX seeks a Wholesale Planning Leader to drive pre-season buy, Open to Buy, and inventory strategy for wholesale and DTC channels. You will coach a Wholesale Planner, set clear category ownership, and translate forecasts into purchasing plans.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in wholesale/DTC planning, strong analytics, advanced Excel, ERP experience, and a track record of developing teams in a fast-paced retail environment. Travel to market is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in wholesale and DTC planning, preferably footwear or apparel.
• Experience mentoring or developing at least one junior analyst.
• Advanced analytical skills and Excel modeling with ERP/demand planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead wholesale planning, owning pre-season buy, Open to Buy, and inventory targets.
• Coach the Wholesale Planner and define ownership with category splits.
• Review forecasts and produce actionable insights for leadership.
• Forecast demand, manage wholesale POs, and align with production timelines.
• Own monthly Open to Buy and represent wholesale in investment reviews.
• Establish reporting standards and communicate key drivers to management.

Skills

Advanced Excel modeling

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

WFX

Invent AI

EDI / ERP systems

Job description

Tecovas in Austin, TX seeks a Wholesale Planning Leader to drive pre-season buy, Open to Buy, and inventory strategy for wholesale and DTC channels. You will coach a Wholesale Planner, set clear category ownership, and translate forecasts into purchasing plans.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in wholesale/DTC planning, strong analytics, advanced Excel, ERP experience, and a track record of developing teams in a fast-paced retail environment. Travel to market is required.