Wholesale Planner

The Wholesale Planner is responsible for supporting all activities associated with managing our financial, demand, and inventory management for the Wholesale Value business across multiple brands with primary focus on Lucky Brand and Nautica. They will provide support to sales and other cross-functional teams by establishing process and analytical tools to drive an efficient and profitable business. They must develop, execute and communicate merchandise and account strategies as well as financial plans that support the merchandising and financial objectives for the brand. This is a key position for cash flow optimization. The individual should exude business agility and strategic thinking, leveraging internal and external data to make fact-based decisions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage the planning functions for all Cuts/Discounters accounts.

• Own the weekly/monthly forecast process and push to achieve company financial objectives.

• Develop and implement business plans by account to ensure net sales and gross margin targets are met.

• Maintain all weekly reporting and recaps

• Proactively develop ad-hoc analytical reports and tools to meet the changing needs of the business.

• Prepare key analysis for management including strategic recommendations to maximize sales and profitability.

• Create market buy tools and place market buys with production. Monitor vendor po’s to ensure accurate and on-time.

• Create assortment plans and provide SKU targets using historical data and current trends

• Compile hindsight reporting for use in future planning and forecasting

• Establish strong partnerships with Merchandising, Production, and the Sales team

• Support in reviewing inbound and outbound inventory flow

Position Requirements:

• 4 years planning, forecasting, or other relevant analytical roles within the industry. Must have wholesale experience.

• Bachelors degree (preferably in Merchandising, Business, Finance).

• Advanced business knowledge of merchandising and forecasting concepts with an understanding of their operational and financial impacts.

• Ability to utilize retail math skills to analyze and drive business.

• Must be system savvy with a high proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel

Additional requirements:

• Result-oriented and self-motivated individual with a strong sense of urgency

• Must be proactive with the ability to multi task and prioritize initiatives as well as adaptable to changing demands.

• Robust problem solving, analytical, and data management skills.

• Exhibits high standards and accountability; detail oriented person who takes pride in maintaining superior accuracy

• Thrives in a dynamic environment and enthusiastic about approaching complex issues with creative solutions.

• Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and effectively interact with multiple levels.

• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.

• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to position offered and work experience. In addition to your salary, Catalyst Brands offers a benefits package, including health care (medical, prescription, dental, vision), company paid life insurance and long term disability, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off programs starting with minimum 15-days based on role, overtime pay (if hourly), flexible work schedule, and a generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility). Additional information regarding the benefits for this position can be found here: https://sparcbenefits.com/Candidate-Benefits-Highlights

Reasonable Accommodation

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable qualified employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Catalyst Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristics”).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.