Strategic Wholesale Planner - Value Channel

Catalyst Brands; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Term life insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) with company match

Associate discount

Job summary

Catalyst Brands is seeking a Wholesale Associate Planner (Value Channel) to support financial, demand, and inventory management for the Wholesale Value business across multiple brands. You will partner with sales and cross-functional teams, building processes and analytical tools to drive a profitable, cash-flow friendly operation.

The role requires 4+ years in planning/forecasting with wholesale experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years planning, forecasting, or other analytical roles within wholesale or related industry.
• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Merchandising, Business, Finance).
• Advanced knowledge of merchandising and forecasting concepts and their financial impact.
• Proficiency in retail math and Excel to analyze and drive business.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning functions for all Cuts/Discounters accounts.
• Own inventory reporting and ATS management performance to drive fill rate and wip risk oversight.
• Maintain weekly reporting and recaps to inform decisions.
• Develop ad-hoc analytical reports and tools to meet changing business needs.
• Prepare analysis for sales with strategic recommendations to maximize sales and profitability.
• Create market buy tools and monitor vendor POs for accuracy and timeliness.
• Compile hindsight reporting to improve future planning and forecasting.
• Build strong partnerships with Merchandising, Production, Customer Service, POD, and Sales.

Skills

Wholesale planning experience

Forecasting

Retail math

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising/Business/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Catalyst Brands is seeking a Wholesale Associate Planner (Value Channel) to support financial, demand, and inventory management for the Wholesale Value business across multiple brands. You will partner with sales and cross-functional teams, building processes and analytical tools to drive a profitable, cash-flow friendly operation.

The role requires 4+ years in planning/forecasting with wholesale experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong Excel skills.