Wolf & Shepherd
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Merchandise Planner (Wholesale, Retail) Reports into:
Sr. Director of Merchandising Location:
El Segundo, CA About Us: At Wolf & Shepherd, we are passionate about revolutionizing modern footwear by blending performance with luxury. Our mission is to empower everyday champions to tackle their day with confidence, whether they're in the boardroom, on the go, or beyond. We are on the lookout for a dynamic team member who brings creativity, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial mindset to our Merchandise/Planning team as a Merchandise Planner. Job Type: This is a full-time, onsite position at our corporate office located in El Segundo, CA. Your Role: As a collaborative and analytical Merchandise Planner, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Wolf & Shepherd. You will oversee both wholesale planning and retail allocation for our products, focusing on footwear. You'll drive sales and manage inventory levels in partnership with cross-functional teams including Wholesale, Merchandising, and Planning. Your insights will guide us in ensuring we have the right inventory at the right time across all business categories. Key Responsibilities: Your main tasks will include: Wholesale Planning: Create and manage Open-to-Buy projections for the Wholesale channel, including detailed account and style/color planning. Collaborate with the VP of Wholesale and Sr. Director of Merchandising to develop assortments by account. Monitor inventory health and propose solutions for reorder, transfer, or liquidation as needed. Analyze key account selling performance and attend market appointments to gather insights for buying decisions. Own planning reporting, enhancing documentation to better serve our business. Track and manage Purchase Orders, ensuring timely delivery of sales orders in collaboration with Production and Wholesale Ops. Engage in monthly/quarterly OTB review meetings, presenting findings for the wholesale channel. Collaborate on Omni Inventory Needs prior to Seasonal Buy to secure necessary coverage. Retail Planning & Allocation: Set seasonal assortment plans and inventory models for two retail stores in partnership with the Sr. Director of Merchandising. Prepare and execute replenishment orders for retail stores regularly. Work closely with Store Managers and Retail Ops to optimize model stocks and support product knowledge initiatives. Develop and present Quarterly Product Knowledge Decks for team training. Manage quarterly RTV needs and ensure healthy inventory levels to drive sales. Update final buy documents for Retail in Miro visualization tool and contribute to future reporting initiatives. Assist with ad hoc projects as requested by management. What We’re Seeking: 3+ years of experience as a Planner. Experience in replenishment planning; buying, merchandising, and allocation experience is a plus. Strong Excel skills, comfortable with advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data organization. Excellent writing, communication, and presentation abilities. Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively. Flexibility and forward-thinking mindset are essential. Comfortable in a fast-paced, growing startup environment. Experience with Netsuite is advantageous. Background in Men’s and Women’s footwear is preferred; contemporary fashion or athletic brand experience is a plus. Perks & Benefits: We are committed to offering our employees a rewarding work environment with opportunities for growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Health, vision, and dental benefits program 401(k) plan Paid time off Sick pay Frequent free meals and snacks Company-sponsored gatherings Wolf & Shepherd shoes and more
Merchandise Planner (Wholesale, Retail) Reports into:
Sr. Director of Merchandising Location:
El Segundo, CA About Us: At Wolf & Shepherd, we are passionate about revolutionizing modern footwear by blending performance with luxury. Our mission is to empower everyday champions to tackle their day with confidence, whether they're in the boardroom, on the go, or beyond. We are on the lookout for a dynamic team member who brings creativity, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial mindset to our Merchandise/Planning team as a Merchandise Planner. Job Type: This is a full-time, onsite position at our corporate office located in El Segundo, CA. Your Role: As a collaborative and analytical Merchandise Planner, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Wolf & Shepherd. You will oversee both wholesale planning and retail allocation for our products, focusing on footwear. You'll drive sales and manage inventory levels in partnership with cross-functional teams including Wholesale, Merchandising, and Planning. Your insights will guide us in ensuring we have the right inventory at the right time across all business categories. Key Responsibilities: Your main tasks will include: Wholesale Planning: Create and manage Open-to-Buy projections for the Wholesale channel, including detailed account and style/color planning. Collaborate with the VP of Wholesale and Sr. Director of Merchandising to develop assortments by account. Monitor inventory health and propose solutions for reorder, transfer, or liquidation as needed. Analyze key account selling performance and attend market appointments to gather insights for buying decisions. Own planning reporting, enhancing documentation to better serve our business. Track and manage Purchase Orders, ensuring timely delivery of sales orders in collaboration with Production and Wholesale Ops. Engage in monthly/quarterly OTB review meetings, presenting findings for the wholesale channel. Collaborate on Omni Inventory Needs prior to Seasonal Buy to secure necessary coverage. Retail Planning & Allocation: Set seasonal assortment plans and inventory models for two retail stores in partnership with the Sr. Director of Merchandising. Prepare and execute replenishment orders for retail stores regularly. Work closely with Store Managers and Retail Ops to optimize model stocks and support product knowledge initiatives. Develop and present Quarterly Product Knowledge Decks for team training. Manage quarterly RTV needs and ensure healthy inventory levels to drive sales. Update final buy documents for Retail in Miro visualization tool and contribute to future reporting initiatives. Assist with ad hoc projects as requested by management. What We’re Seeking: 3+ years of experience as a Planner. Experience in replenishment planning; buying, merchandising, and allocation experience is a plus. Strong Excel skills, comfortable with advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data organization. Excellent writing, communication, and presentation abilities. Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively. Flexibility and forward-thinking mindset are essential. Comfortable in a fast-paced, growing startup environment. Experience with Netsuite is advantageous. Background in Men’s and Women’s footwear is preferred; contemporary fashion or athletic brand experience is a plus. Perks & Benefits: We are committed to offering our employees a rewarding work environment with opportunities for growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Health, vision, and dental benefits program 401(k) plan Paid time off Sick pay Frequent free meals and snacks Company-sponsored gatherings Wolf & Shepherd shoes and more