Solomon Page
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Planning Manager to join our team. In this key position, you will partner side-by-side with our Sr. Director of Planning and Sales team to analyze, plan and strategize for profitable business growth to ensure our company meets and exceeds its financial goals and business objectives. In this key position, you will lead various aspects of planning and strategy, implementing both top-down and bottom-up approaches. The ideal candidate is data-driven, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a deep understanding of merchandise, retail, and inventory planning.
We are working on a Planning Manager role with a top company based in NYC. Role is hybrid in their midtown office.
Salary approximately $115-120K plus bonus and great benefits. Opportunity to grow with the company as well.
Focus on children's apparel but can come from any apparel or accessories category within fashion and wholesale planning.
Responsibilities:
Account Planning & Analysis
Create and distribute weekly reports and visualizations on sales and inventory performance, including style selling, by door and category performance recaps. Engage regularly with account teams to understand and influence open-to-buy (OTB) forecasts, identifying category opportunities and risks, and making promotional recommendations. Lead discussions on business drivers, delivery performance and promotions with Sales partners on a weekly basis. Utilize historical data and current trends to develop actionable plans and build consensus on strategies. Support the market process by preparing projections with an updated business review including challenge and opportunity bullets. Create assortment targets by account in alignment with the Merchandise Planning responsibilities of the role. Actualize fashion buy placements by class vs LY. Manage financial flows to understand sales, stock and markdown positions and to monitor vendor allowances to uphold pre-set or in-season agreements. Delivering receipt proposals to drive sales for contingency or stretch plans, build and execute category ladder plans to illustrate product and business needs. Create seasonal hindsight reports and be prepared to discuss findings and future recommendations. Monitor vendor allowances to uphold pre-set or in-season agreements. Merchandise Planning
Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze historical performance and identify needs for new product introductions to achieve targets. Develop merchandise financial sku plans that help drive product line development and meet financial objectives. Set seasonal sales and margin goals, reconciling forecasts from both top-down and bottom-up perspectives before finalization. Participate in product reviews with sales, merchandising, and design teams to ensure alignment with detailed plans. Secure management consensus on assortment buy-levels and margins for final buy approval. Sales, Margin, and Inventory Planning
Collaborate with the sales team to aggregate account forecasts into comprehensive 12-month revenue and margin plans. Monitor actual performance against forecasts, making monthly adjustments to key financial metrics based on sales insights and order updates. Required Qualifications:
Advanced Excel skills with the ability to process large datasets to derive insights. Knowledge of ERP and database systems. Work in SAP Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with cross-functional teams and management. 5 plus years of experience in retail planning, inventory management, or related roles. If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook , and LinkedIn .
Opportunity Awaits. #LI-SS1
Account Planning & Analysis
Create and distribute weekly reports and visualizations on sales and inventory performance, including style selling, by door and category performance recaps. Engage regularly with account teams to understand and influence open-to-buy (OTB) forecasts, identifying category opportunities and risks, and making promotional recommendations. Lead discussions on business drivers, delivery performance and promotions with Sales partners on a weekly basis. Utilize historical data and current trends to develop actionable plans and build consensus on strategies. Support the market process by preparing projections with an updated business review including challenge and opportunity bullets. Create assortment targets by account in alignment with the Merchandise Planning responsibilities of the role. Actualize fashion buy placements by class vs LY. Manage financial flows to understand sales, stock and markdown positions and to monitor vendor allowances to uphold pre-set or in-season agreements. Delivering receipt proposals to drive sales for contingency or stretch plans, build and execute category ladder plans to illustrate product and business needs. Create seasonal hindsight reports and be prepared to discuss findings and future recommendations. Monitor vendor allowances to uphold pre-set or in-season agreements. Merchandise Planning
Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze historical performance and identify needs for new product introductions to achieve targets. Develop merchandise financial sku plans that help drive product line development and meet financial objectives. Set seasonal sales and margin goals, reconciling forecasts from both top-down and bottom-up perspectives before finalization. Participate in product reviews with sales, merchandising, and design teams to ensure alignment with detailed plans. Secure management consensus on assortment buy-levels and margins for final buy approval. Sales, Margin, and Inventory Planning
Collaborate with the sales team to aggregate account forecasts into comprehensive 12-month revenue and margin plans. Monitor actual performance against forecasts, making monthly adjustments to key financial metrics based on sales insights and order updates. Required Qualifications:
Advanced Excel skills with the ability to process large datasets to derive insights. Knowledge of ERP and database systems. Work in SAP Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with cross-functional teams and management. 5 plus years of experience in retail planning, inventory management, or related roles. If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook , and LinkedIn .
Opportunity Awaits. #LI-SS1