Senior Planning Manager, Wholesale Division

Senior Planning Manager, Wholesale Division

Location: Culver City, CA

Reports To: EVP of Global Planning & Strategy

The Senior Planning Manager for the Wholesale Division is a critical leadership role responsible for driving accurate demand planning, forecasting, and inventory alignment across all wholesale partners. This leader will own the end‑to‑end Wholesale Demand Plan for both Men’s and Women’s businesses and will oversee the Customer Order Management function to ensure flawless execution from buy to delivery.

This role is ideal for a highly analytical, detail‑oriented planner who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can translate data into actionable strategies that protect margin, optimize inventory, and strengthen wholesale relationships.

• Lead the development of seasonal and in‑season demand forecasts for all wholesale accounts across Men’s and Women’s divisions.
• Build, maintain, and reconcile the Wholesale Demand Plan, ensuring alignment with financial targets, production constraints, and sales strategies.
• Partner with Sales, Merchandising, and Production to incorporate account feedback, market trends, and product performance into forecast updates.
• Monitor weekly sales, order trends, and account performance to identify risks and opportunities; recommend proactive actions to maximize sales and minimize inventory liability.
• Own forecast accuracy KPIs and drive continuous improvement in planning processes and tools.
• Identify risks and opportunities early and recommend actionable strategies to maximize sales and margin.

• Develop and own the OTB with input from the Sales Team.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure healthy stock positions that support demand while minimizing liability.
• Partner with Production to align buys with forecasted needs and adjust commitments based on in‑season trends.

• Oversee the Customer Order Management team responsible for order entry, validation, maintenance, and communication with wholesale partners.
• Ensure all wholesale orders are accurate, compliant with account requirements, and aligned with inventory availability and shipping timelines.
• Partner closely with Logistics and Distribution to prioritize shipments, resolve order blocks, and ensure on time delivery.
• Develop and enforce operational standards for order accuracy, chargeback prevention, and customer service excellence.
• Serve as the escalation point for wholesale partners regarding order status, delivery issues, and operational concerns.

• Work closely with Production to ensure demand signals are translated into accurate buys and capacity planning.
• Partner with Finance to support monthly forecasting, reconciliation, and inventory risk reporting.
• Collaborate with Merchandising to align product strategies with account needs and demand trends.
• Support Sales with account‑specific insights, selling tools, and post‑season analysis.

• Manage, mentor, and develop a small team across planning and order management functions.
• Implement best‑in‑class planning processes, reporting tools, and operational workflows.
• Drive system enhancements and data integrity initiatives to improve visibility and decision‑making.
• Champion a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Demand Planning, or Wholesale Operations, with at least 3 years in a senior or managerial role
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• Strong understanding of wholesale account dynamics, order management workflows, and retail math.
• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP/PLM systems preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional partners and present insights to leadership.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams, build processes, and drive operational excellence.

• Accurate, reliable wholesale demand forecasts that support profitable growth.
• Clean, timely, and compliant order execution with minimal chargebacks.
• Strong cross‑functional alignment between Sales, Merchandising, Production, and Finance.
• Improved inventory efficiency and reduced liability.
• A high‑performing team that delivers exceptional service to wholesale partners.

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