Senior Manager, North America Merchandise Planning

Kendo Brands, Inc.•San Francisco, CA

2d•$127,100 - $158,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton. A play on the words “can do”, Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora. Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. The salary range for this position is $127,100 - $158,900 per year. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and San Francisco location. This is a hybrid role based in our downtown San Francisco office – Tues through Thursday in-office, with Monday and Friday remote. Kendo Total Rewards offerings also include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, flex paid time off program, parental leave, employee discount/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks during the calendar year and December wellness/shutdown week for applicable positions. The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, Lip Lab. The Senior Manager NA Merchandise Planning for Fenty leads a high-performing team of managers and planners, driving development, process improvement, and innovation to build a best-in-class planning function. With responsibility for multiple wholesale channels and direct leadership of multiple managers and planners, this role plays a critical part in driving the Fenty Beauty North America wholesale business. The Senior Manager consolidates insights across channels, escalates risks and opportunities to senior leadership, and leads Gross-to-Net operations and consolidation for the merchandise planning function. Success requires the ability to dive deep into SKU- and channel-level detail while elevating insights to inform the broader business strategy—ensuring both operational excellence and long-term growth.

Requirements

7+ years of merchandise or wholesale planning experience.
Experience leading and developing direct reports.
Proven success managing across multiple wholesale channels.
BA/BS in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics or equivalent experience
Expert in Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, advanced modeling).
Hands-on experience with enterprise planning platforms; Anaplan strongly preferred.
Familiarity with BI/data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) a plus.
Builds, leads, and elevates multi-level teams.
Shifts easily between detailed analysis and big-picture strategy.
Strong influencing with internal stakeholders and external retail partners.
Drives efficiency, process improvement, and change leadership.
Clear communicator with strong organizational discipline and attention to detail.
Thrives in a fast-paced, innovative, entrepreneurial environment.
Growth mindset with a focus on building best-in-class planning practices.

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a team of managers and planners, setting clear priorities and creating space for career growth.
Build a collaborative and accountable team culture where people are empowered to do their best work.
Clear roadblocks so the team can focus on impact. Simplify processes and drive efficiencies that boost productivity.
Provide coaching, feedback, and mentorship to elevate both individuals and the overall function.
Roll up insights across all North America wholesale channels and share them with cross-functional partners and senior leadership.
Lead Gross-to-Net operations and consolidation — including forecasting for discounts, returns (RTV), and promotions — as part of the overall wholesale forecast.
Translate SKU- and channel-level detail into clear business insights that shape strategy and decision-making.
Partner directly with retailer planning to influence assortment decisions, buys, and inventory flow to maximize in-stock performance and sell-through.
Own forecasts, budgets, and OTB across multiple channels.
Lead monthly forecast reviews, escalating risks and opportunities to key functional partners (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sales, and Finance).
Partner with Sales and Finance on promo, markdown, RTV, and inventory forecasts to ensure accuracy and profitability.
Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Brand, and Finance to improve how planning connects across teams.
Document planning processes so they are scalable, consistent, and repeatable.
Push for smarter forecasting methods, better data quality, and stronger scenario modeling.
Use advanced Excel skills and enterprise planning tools (Anaplan strongly preferred) to surface insights and guide recommendations.