Free People Wholesale Planner

Role SummaryFree People is looking for a Wholesale Planner to support our growing Apparel business. This role will navigate a dynamic wholesale landscape, building thoughtful merchandise plans that drive sales, maintain healthy inventory, and support margin goals.Role ResponsibilitiesEnsure the success of the Apparel division by meeting or exceeding sales, IMU, and inventory expectationsClearly communicate and provide reporting and analysis weekly to highlight performance to budget, class plans, report on important trends or key initiativesPlan monthly buys in partnership with merchant, sales team, and buyers utilizing buyroll tool and considering booking history, current category/item sales, and on the floor salesRun and own the open to buy for Apparel; report on monthly to senior managementEffectively manage replenishment business through ladder planning and analysisOperate independently, demonstrate sound decision-making, and assume ownership of deliverables and project resultsBuild strong partnerships thru constant communication and collaboration with merchant and sales team Understand and quantify the financial impact of any significant new, growing, and declining categoriesIndependently run and distribute weekly and month end reports for owned division and brandSystems expert and partnering with IT on troubleshootingStreamlining reportingRole QualificationsStrong financial and analytical skillsResults drivenCreative problem solver/ “outside the box” thinkerStrong communication skillsWorks well in teamsSuperior excel skills#LI-LR3The PerksURBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit EEO StatementURBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.Job SummaryJob Family: Planning and AllocationEmployee Type: RegularPosition Type: Full-Time