Manager, Planning

At Hire With Jarvis, we help organizations of all sizes hire the right people, in the right seats, at the right time. We're currently supporting the search for a Planning Manager to join a lifestyle apparel group and lead planning for a key direct-to-consumer business. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex planning challenges, and is excited to influence strategy and performance across a growing category.

Why This Role Matters
This is a highly visible role that directly impacts revenue, margin, and inventory decisions. You'll be the connective thread between Planning, DTC Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations, ensuring demand forecasts are accurate, inventory is optimized, and business plans are both strategic and executable. If you enjoy the balance of analytical rigor and collaborative problem solving, you'll feel right at home here.

What You'll Do

• Develop rolling 12–18 month demand forecasts at the style and color level, adjusting weekly for real-time trends.
• Aggregate forecasts into comprehensive revenue and margin plans, managing seasonal open-to-buy.
• Monitor performance against plan and communicate variances clearly with supporting insights.
• Call out risks and opportunities early to guide strategic business decisions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Finance, Supply Planning, Operations, and DTC teams.
• Create and distribute weekly reporting on sales and inventory performance.
• Conduct end-of-season recaps to evaluate sell-through and shape future planning strategies.
• Build replenishment models that support demand patterns while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Manage virtual allocation to the DTC channel based on forecast accuracy and product availability.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of planning experience within direct-to-consumer or retail environments.
• Experience in replenishment for seasonal product categories.
• Highly proficient in Excel, with strong analytical and mathematical aptitude.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Comfortable in environments where you balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Resourceful, proactive, and able to create new reporting tools when needed.
• SAP and Shopify experience are a plus.

Who Will Thrive Here

• Someone who enjoys owning their category and being the go-to expert.
• Someone who acts with curiosity, urgency, and accountability.
• Someone who can see both the big picture and the day-to-day details that drive performance.

The Details
Location: Hybrid (NY) (exact schedule shared during interview process)
Salary: Competitive, aligned to experience
Benefits: 401(k) match, health benefits, PTO, merchandise discount, Summer Fridays, professional growth opportunities

If you're a data-driven planner who loves working with cross-functional partners and influencing outcomes across the business, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to Hire With Jarvis and apply today

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