Planning Manager

Place quarterly new product buys for DTC channels based on sales trends, inventory needs, margin goals, and growth plans Recommend style, color, and size-level buy quantities to support demand and minimize excess inventory Forecast and manage Amazon FBA inventory, including replenishment needs, weeks of supply, inbound inventory, and stockout risk Analyze weekly selling across e-commerce, Amazon, and digital marketplaces Track sales, margin, AUR, units, inventory, sell-through, and weeks of supply Identify business risks and opportunities and recommend actions to improve sales, margin, and inventory productivity Build and maintain sales, margin, inventory, and receipt forecasts Support monthly and quarterly reforecasting based on actual results, business trends, marketing plans, and inventory availability Assist in annual budget planning and financial modeling Partner with merchandising, marketing, operations, finance, and e-commerce teams to align plans and execution Improve planning tools, reporting processes, and analytical visibility Requirements 4+ years of experience in planning, inventory management, merchandise planning, demand planning, financial planning, or a similar analytical role DTC, e-commerce, Amazon, apparel, intimate apparel, retail, or consumer products experience preferred Advanced Excel skills required Experience with Amazon Seller Central, FBA inventory planning, Shopify, ERP systems, BI tools, or planning tools is a plus Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to manage large data sets and translate analysis into actionable recommendations Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment Must work onsite at least four days per week in the New York City office Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, demand planning, and financial modeling, with a strong focus on e-commerce and DTC channels. Proficient in advanced Excel and capable of translating complex data analysis into actionable business strategies. Highest-signal resume keywords Inventory Management Demand Planning Financial Modeling Advanced Excel Skills E-Commerce Experience Hard Skills Inventory Forecasting Sales Analysis Margin Tracking Data Analysis Budget Planning Soft Skills Analytical Skills Organizational Skills Communication Skills Industry Keywords DTC E-Commerce Retail Consumer Products Apparel Tools & Technologies Amazon Seller Central FBA Inventory Planning Shopify ERP Systems BI Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr