Centric Brands
Director, Planning (Walmart) – Centric Brands
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Director, Planning (Walmart)
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Centric Brands .
About Us
Centric Brands
is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
Specific Responsibilities Would Include
The Director of Planning will lead the strategic planning function across sales, inventory, and merchandise for one of our largest retail partners. This role is responsible for driving financial performance, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring flawless execution of modular and promotional strategies. The Director will also oversee a team of planners and sales operations coordinators, ensuring operational excellence in day-to-day execution.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Financial Leadership
Develop and own 12-month revenue, margin, and inventory plans in partnership with Sales and Finance
Lead reconciliation of top-down and bottom-up forecasts, ensuring alignment with Walmart’s open-to-buy (OTB) and modular strategies
Present business performance, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership and Walmart partners, driving consensus on investment strategies
Merchandise & Assortment Planning
Guide seasonal assortment planning, integrating historical performance, trend analysis, and Walmart modular requirements
Oversee line reviews and product walkthroughs with Walmart buyers, ensuring alignment with financial goals and product strategy
Responsible for managing Annual Event program
Operational Oversight & Execution
Supervise execution of ladder plans, buyer reports, daily sales trackers, and ad hoc analyses
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of inbound trackers, purchase order logs, and allocation management
Oversee item setup and maintenance in Walmart systems (ADS/AEX, item master), including validation of specs, pricing, and packaging
Approve POW and QIWS entries and validate SAP data integrity
Ensure compliance of price tickets and carton markings with Walmart standards
Team Leadership & Development
Lead and mentor a team of planners and sales ops coordinators, fostering analytical rigor and cross-functional collaboration
Provide coaching and development plans to build a high-performing, detail-oriented team
Delegate and oversee execution of junior-level tasks while maintaining accountability for overall planning excellence
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as the key planning liaison between Sales, Production, Design, and Walmart merchant teams
Lead weekly business reviews and planning meetings, driving alignment on priorities, timelines, and execution
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
10+ years of planning experience in wholesale or retail; Walmart account experience strongly preferred
Proven leadership in managing planning teams and cross-functional initiatives
Deep familiarity with Walmart systems: Retail Link, Scintilla, Supplier One, Luminate, SAP
Advanced proficiency in Excel and planning tools; experience with ladder planning, modular execution, and inventory forecasting
Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
Experience in apparel or licensed categories is a plus
Travel to Walmart is required
Benefits and compensation information is provided in the posting. Salary Range: $138,000 - $165,000. Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note:
Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.
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Director, Planning (Walmart)
role at
Centric Brands .
About Us
Centric Brands
is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
Specific Responsibilities Would Include
The Director of Planning will lead the strategic planning function across sales, inventory, and merchandise for one of our largest retail partners. This role is responsible for driving financial performance, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring flawless execution of modular and promotional strategies. The Director will also oversee a team of planners and sales operations coordinators, ensuring operational excellence in day-to-day execution.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Financial Leadership
Develop and own 12-month revenue, margin, and inventory plans in partnership with Sales and Finance
Lead reconciliation of top-down and bottom-up forecasts, ensuring alignment with Walmart’s open-to-buy (OTB) and modular strategies
Present business performance, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership and Walmart partners, driving consensus on investment strategies
Merchandise & Assortment Planning
Guide seasonal assortment planning, integrating historical performance, trend analysis, and Walmart modular requirements
Oversee line reviews and product walkthroughs with Walmart buyers, ensuring alignment with financial goals and product strategy
Responsible for managing Annual Event program
Operational Oversight & Execution
Supervise execution of ladder plans, buyer reports, daily sales trackers, and ad hoc analyses
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of inbound trackers, purchase order logs, and allocation management
Oversee item setup and maintenance in Walmart systems (ADS/AEX, item master), including validation of specs, pricing, and packaging
Approve POW and QIWS entries and validate SAP data integrity
Ensure compliance of price tickets and carton markings with Walmart standards
Team Leadership & Development
Lead and mentor a team of planners and sales ops coordinators, fostering analytical rigor and cross-functional collaboration
Provide coaching and development plans to build a high-performing, detail-oriented team
Delegate and oversee execution of junior-level tasks while maintaining accountability for overall planning excellence
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as the key planning liaison between Sales, Production, Design, and Walmart merchant teams
Lead weekly business reviews and planning meetings, driving alignment on priorities, timelines, and execution
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
10+ years of planning experience in wholesale or retail; Walmart account experience strongly preferred
Proven leadership in managing planning teams and cross-functional initiatives
Deep familiarity with Walmart systems: Retail Link, Scintilla, Supplier One, Luminate, SAP
Advanced proficiency in Excel and planning tools; experience with ladder planning, modular execution, and inventory forecasting
Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
Experience in apparel or licensed categories is a plus
Travel to Walmart is required
Benefits and compensation information is provided in the posting. Salary Range: $138,000 - $165,000. Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note:
Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.
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