Manager - Planning
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Business
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Management
About Us
Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture.
With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.
Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture.
With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.
The Role
The Manager of Company Planning is responsible for driving enterprise-level financial and inventory planning strategies that support the company’s sales, margin, and profitability objectives across channels. This role partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop, manage, and continuously refine sales, gross margin, inventory, and EBITDA forecasts.
The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and strategic business partner with strong omni-channel planning expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to influence decision-making across the organization. This individual must thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate sound business judgment, and effectively translate an array of data into actionable insights and recommendations.
The impact you can have- Lead the development and management of company-level financial plans, including sales, gross margin, inventory, and EBITDA forecasts across channels.
- Maintain and update in-season weekly and daily forecasts based on business trends, performance drivers, and evolving company strategies.
- Drive OTB forecasting and inventory strategies to support financial goals, balancing risk and opportunity.
- Analyze business performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Partner with Merch Planning teams to align top-down financial targets with bottom-up departmental plans.
- Develop and recommend markdown, liquidation, and inventory optimization strategies to maximize profitability and improve inventory productivity.
- Monitor KPI’s and proactively identify opportunities to improve sales, margin, and operational efficiency.
- Serve as a strategic business partner across Merchandising, Finance, Marketing, Allocation, E-Commerce, Store Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
- Cross-functional collaboration to evaluate performance and drive strategic initiatives & enterprise priorities.
- Drive decision-making through data-driven insights, clear communication & thoughtful recommendations.
- Lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives involving systems, tools, reporting enhancements, and process improvements.
- Partner with Business Process and Technology teams to identify reporting and analytical needs that improve planning effectiveness and business visibility.
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and impactful business presentations to senior leadership.
- Communicate financial risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations with confidence and credibility.
- Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization through…
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