Ulla Johnson is seeking a Merchandise Planning and Allocation Manager!

The Merchandise Planning and Allocation Manager at Ulla Johnson will be responsible for supporting and expanding the planning functionalities of our growing DTC business, including Ecommerce and all Brick-and-Mortar stores. This role will sit within the Merchandising and Planning Department and will work closely with Digital, Wholesale and Logistics teams.

Overview of the Role:

• Create comprehensive Division and Class reporting to be managed on weekly and monthly basis
• Generate seasonal sell through reporting by channel/division/class
• OTB management including yearly and monthly sales plans, seasonal line flows and receipt plans by location
• Propose seasonal budgets and work closely with Senior Buyer to create divisional and class budgets
• Provide replenishment and RTV targets to maintain OTB inventory levels by location
• Own Monthly and Weekly sales plans by location
• Create and run DTC margin analysis
• Help generate sku plans by price point
• Work closely with Digital Growth Manager to optimize inventory and sales potential
• Help propose and maintain balance of seasonal, core and carryover inventory
• Complete sales and inventory plans for new store openings

Qualifications:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.Familiarity with retail management software and ERP systems.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and numerical skills to manage sales plans, inventory, and margins.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in reporting and planning.

Personal Attributes

• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Team Player: Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Proactive: Initiative to drive improvements and efficiencies in processes and planning.

Salary Range: $96,000-$114,000

While the published salary range is a good faith reflection of the targeted salary level for the position, Ulla Johnson reserves the right to pay outside of the published salary range. Compensation will be determined on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business and/or client needs.

About the company:

Born and raised in Manhattan, the daughter of archaeologists, Ulla Johnson honed her signature style between the streets of New York and the far-flung destinations of their family travels. Her eponymous line, founded in 1998 just after her graduation from university, immediately caught the attention of the fashion press. Growing from a handful of directional boutiques and with an early endorsement from Barneys New York, Ulla Johnson’s collection has gained a dedicated following and the support of retailers across the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia. She has never wavered on her steadfast attention to the details of construction that have become her hallmark, basing each of her collections on a foundation of natural fibers, beautiful finishing, and ease of fit and form. Ulla lives in Brooklyn with her husband and three children.

Ulla Johnson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.