Manager, Planning

About UsCentric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.Specific Responsibilities Would IncludePosition Overview:We are seeking a Planning Manager to support retail, wholesale, merchandise, and inventory planning across key accounts and brands. This role partners closely with Sales, Production, Design, and Account teams to develop data‑driven plans that optimize assortments, inventory, and financial performance. The Planning Manager will play a critical role in forecasting, reporting, and post‑season analysis to drive profitable growth and improve operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities:Retail PlanningBuild relationships with key retailers to partner on developing plans and ensure key KPIs are met.Develop and track financial OTB plans for key accounts/brands.Develop seasonal class level sales plans for key accounts/brands.Develop assortment plans for key accounts, guiding assortment decisions with data backed recommendations.Ensure accurate store matrices / clusters are shared and used when planning.Analyze door performance and make recommendations on door distribution for key accounts.Lead post-season hindsight processes to identify missed opportunities and future needs.Improve the retail reporting process, developing and evolving reports and analytics that support both internal and external business reviews. Ensure the right analytics are distributed to the right levels of the organization.Take on Ad-Hoc projects in response to business needs.Replenishment PlanningOversee the replenishment process, collaborating with accounts, sales and demand planning on promotions, sales trends and strategies, ensuring accurate demand forecasts and alignment with business goals.Monitor and ensure that there is responsible inventory purchasing, making sure weeks of supply targets are maintained, factoring in case packs, lead times and minimum order quantities.Regularly perform SKU Rationalizations and long tail analysis to ensure proper assortments and anticipate all transitions. Plan eliminations of under productive SKUs with replacements where needed.Merchandise PlanningCollaborate with production, design, and sales to create seasonal line plans at various levels of brand/channel/account.Guide the seasonal SKU planning process to ensure maximum SKU productivity, using long tail analysis to eliminate unproductive SKUs.Share post-season hindsight findings with the production, design and sales teams to help guide future season development.Wholesale Account PlanningBuild and maintain partnership with division head and sales team, collaborating on account forecasts to build comprehensive revenue and margin plans.Participate in the monthly LE (latest estimate) process; accurately forecasting sales and gross margin for all accounts. Clearly communicate variances, providing supporting details, versus budget, last year and previous projection, offering mitigation plans when necessary.Maintain monthly updated risks and opportunities for all areas of the business.Track ATS inventory and develop sell off disposition plans at appropriate discount/dilution rates.Inventory PlanningParticipate in the weekly PO release process, ensuring that all production that is placed fits into the budget.Monitor monthly inventory roll process, ensuring inventory turn targets are hit while optimizing cash flow.Ensure inbound and outbound inventory is balanced across all segments of the business.Help drive direct shipments to save on distribution costsStrategy and AnalyticsLeverage dashboards and analytics tools (e.g., Sigma) to improve reporting, visibility, and decision‑Identify opportunities to use automation, AI, and process improvements to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.Our Best Fit Candidate Would HaveBachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field.5-8 years of experience in Planning, Merchandising, or Inventory Management within retail or wholesale environments.Strong financial and analytical skills with experience in OTB, forecasting, and variance analysis.Advanced Excel skills; experience with reporting and BI tools preferred.Proven ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and communicate insights to both internal teams and external partners.Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPlease note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: .#LI-Hybrid#LI-KG1Job SummaryBusiness Group: Kids GroupCategory: Planning