Sr. Retail Planner

Emerging Blue, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the children’s apparel industry seeks a Senior Retail Planner in Denver. This role involves strategic planning management for high-volume accounts, financial accountability, and driving performance results. Candidates should have a strong background in planning with a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience. Excellent organizational and analytical skills are essential, along with a proficiency in Retail Math and advanced Excel capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Wholesale Planning and Analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Retail Math.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales team to forecast sales and inventory turnover.
• Analyze sales trends for data-driven adjustments.
• Supervise staff and provide leadership.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is a privately held family-owned business with over 100 years of experience in the children’s apparel and accessories industry. As a recognized leader in the children’s wear market, our client serves as the exclusive global licensee for some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Nike, Jordan, Converse, Hurley, Levi’s, Polo, Abercrombie and Fitch, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Huggies.

Overview :

Our client is seeking a Senior Retail Planner to lead all aspects of strategic planning management for high-volume retail accounts. This individual will be financially accountable and play a key role in driving performance results.

Key Responsibilities :

Collaborate with the Sales team to forecast sales, margin, and inventory turnover by month, brand / division, account, customer, and size range

Validate planning assumptions and ensure alignment with internal and external sales and profitability targets

Analyze sales trends and open orders to make data-driven adjustments to forecasts

Project receipt flows and manage model stock levels to support sales, profit margin, and allowance goals

Apply insights from geographic and store-level performance to inform planning strategies

Monitor markdown-related sales to ensure margin performance and evaluate strategy effectiveness

Identify opportunities within brands, divisions, and individual accounts—including down to the store level

Provide planning direction to brick-and-mortar retail partners to ensure appropriate product flow and assortment depth

Prepare merchandise plans based on past purchases, category trends, space planning, and seasonal factors

Integrate sales forecasts into buying strategies, specifying quantities and timing

Recruit, train, and develop planning team talent

Supervise staff and provide leadership to support performance and results

Lead and support special projects as assigned

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Finance, or a related field

5+ years of experience in Wholesale Planning and Analysis

Strong proficiency in Retail Math and advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking ability

Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed

Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills with keen attention to detail

A consistent in-office presence is essential to this role—as it is across our client’s organization—to foster a hands-on understanding of the tactile and aesthetic qualities that distinguish their brand partners’ products