Levi Strauss & Co.
Planner, Global Merchandise Planning
Levi Strauss & Co., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Planner, Global Merchandise Planning
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Levi Strauss & Co.
About the Job 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.
We’re looking for a strategic, analytical, and collaborative Merchandise Planner to join our Global Merchandise Planning team. You'll partner cross-functionally to drive data-informed decisions that fuel growth, optimize inventory investments, and support our brand's long-term vision and financial targets.
About The Job
Strategic Planning: Translate brand strategy into long-range financial plans at the category, class, and subclass level.
Pre-Season Frameworks: Build and communicate pre-season category/sub-class frameworks that align with brand financial and strategic goals.
Pre-Season Planning: Manage pre-season planning frameworks across gender categories, partnering with Merchandising and Cluster Planning to ensure cohesive and strategic unit forecasts. Translate financial goals into applicable plans that guide product development and investment decisions.
In-Season Analysis: Monitor cluster-level business and product performance to inform future inventory investments and assortment strategies.
Storytelling: Present category strategies and sales performance insights to senior leadership, tailoring messaging to influence decision-making and guide alignment across cross-functional teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Global Merchandising, Product Development, and Cluster Planning to deliver development milestones.
Read and React + Opportunity Identification: Analyze margin and revenue trends, identify risks and opportunities, and develop scenario plans to support decision-making.
You will report into our Sr. Manager of Planning.
Qualifications / About You
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Retail Management, or a related field; or equivalent work experience. Minimum 3 years in merchandise planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, or financial planning.
Strong financial acumen and understanding of DTC and Wholesale metrics (e.g., AOV, UPT, sell-through, margin, inventory turns).
Analytical Expertise: Strong quantitative skills with the ability to extract insights from complex data sets and translate them into applicable strategies.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) and a willingness to learn new planning systems and tools.
Details
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Employment type: Full-time
FIll date: This position is expected to be filled by 12/21/2025.
Hours: Hybrid position; in-office 3 days per week typically Tuesday–Thursday. In-office time may vary based on business needs.
Salary: The expected starting salary range for this role is $58,100-$91,900 per year. We may pay more or less than the posted range based on location, education, qualifications, performance, and business needs.
Benefits: Levi Strauss & Co. offers a total rewards package including base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more. Details vary by role and are available upon request.
EOE: Levi Strauss & Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.
Job Function
Job function: Marketing and Sales
Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion, Design Services, and Retail
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Planner, Global Merchandise Planning
role at
Levi Strauss & Co.
About the Job 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.
We’re looking for a strategic, analytical, and collaborative Merchandise Planner to join our Global Merchandise Planning team. You'll partner cross-functionally to drive data-informed decisions that fuel growth, optimize inventory investments, and support our brand's long-term vision and financial targets.
About The Job
Strategic Planning: Translate brand strategy into long-range financial plans at the category, class, and subclass level.
Pre-Season Frameworks: Build and communicate pre-season category/sub-class frameworks that align with brand financial and strategic goals.
Pre-Season Planning: Manage pre-season planning frameworks across gender categories, partnering with Merchandising and Cluster Planning to ensure cohesive and strategic unit forecasts. Translate financial goals into applicable plans that guide product development and investment decisions.
In-Season Analysis: Monitor cluster-level business and product performance to inform future inventory investments and assortment strategies.
Storytelling: Present category strategies and sales performance insights to senior leadership, tailoring messaging to influence decision-making and guide alignment across cross-functional teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Global Merchandising, Product Development, and Cluster Planning to deliver development milestones.
Read and React + Opportunity Identification: Analyze margin and revenue trends, identify risks and opportunities, and develop scenario plans to support decision-making.
You will report into our Sr. Manager of Planning.
Qualifications / About You
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Retail Management, or a related field; or equivalent work experience. Minimum 3 years in merchandise planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, or financial planning.
Strong financial acumen and understanding of DTC and Wholesale metrics (e.g., AOV, UPT, sell-through, margin, inventory turns).
Analytical Expertise: Strong quantitative skills with the ability to extract insights from complex data sets and translate them into applicable strategies.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) and a willingness to learn new planning systems and tools.
Details
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Employment type: Full-time
FIll date: This position is expected to be filled by 12/21/2025.
Hours: Hybrid position; in-office 3 days per week typically Tuesday–Thursday. In-office time may vary based on business needs.
Salary: The expected starting salary range for this role is $58,100-$91,900 per year. We may pay more or less than the posted range based on location, education, qualifications, performance, and business needs.
Benefits: Levi Strauss & Co. offers a total rewards package including base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more. Details vary by role and are available upon request.
EOE: Levi Strauss & Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.
Job Function
Job function: Marketing and Sales
Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion, Design Services, and Retail
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