Planning Manager – E-commerce

Summary

**Job Title: Planning Manager – E\-commerce** **Job Overview** We are seeking a Planning Manager to lead planning and forecasting for the company’s E\-Commerce business. This role will partner closely with the VP of Operations, Merchandising, and cross\-functional teams to drive strategic seasonal and in\-season planning, inventory optimization, and financial performance. The Planning Manager will own key planning processes, mentor junior planners, and provide data\-driven insights to support growth, profitability, and inventory efficiency. **Key Responsibilities** * Own seasonal and in\-season planning for the E\-commerce channel, ensuring alignment with merchandising, financial, and growth strategies. * Partner with the VP of Operations and Merchandising leadership to develop and execute strategic seasonal buys that achieve sales, margin, and inventory targets. * Translate merchandising and assortment strategies into detailed financial and unit plans, down to the SKU/UPC level. * Oversee purchase order creation, inventory flow, and inbound delivery tracking to ensure on\-time and accurate execution. * Lead in\-season performance analysis, monitoring sales, demand, sell\-through, and inventory health; identify risks and opportunities. * Develop and recommend markdown, promotional, and reforecast strategies to maximize sell\-through and margin. * Analyze margin performance by SKU, factoring in returns, fulfillment costs, marketing spend, and other profitability drivers. * Lead demand forecasting and replenishment strategies across channels, improving inventory turns and availability. * Own annual and quarterly budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes for the channel. * Create and present clear performance recaps, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. * Support and mentor junior planning team members, establishing best practices, tools, and workflows. * Drive continuous improvement of planning tools, reporting, and processes. **Qualifications** * 5–8\+ years of experience in merchandise planning, demand planning, or financial planning within retail or E\-commerce. * Proven experience leading or owning planning processes, with increasing scope and responsibility. * Strong background in retail math, forecasting, inventory management, and financial analysis. * Experience in footwear, apparel, or consumer products preferred. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with planning systems and BI tools a plus. * Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. * Highly analytical, detail\-oriented, and comfortable making recommendations in a fast\-paced environment. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines while maintaining a strategic, big\-picture perspective. Salary $130,000