Senior Planner

La Jolla Group • Irvine, CA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Planner at La Jolla Group will play a key role in maintaining alignment between financial objectives and channel execution within our Ecommerce and Retail channels. Using an analytically led collaborative approach, you will own open-to-buy and markdown plans, socialize these plans with channel partners to obtain buy-in, and drive inventory management decisions that optimize turn and margin. If you are an experienced Ecommerce and/or Retail Planner looking for a role where you shape channel-level decisions with meaningful business impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of forecasting and planning tools and techniques.
• Advanced Excel and data management skills (lookups, pivot tables, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholder decisions through analytical insight and partnership.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple project timelines while ensuring high quality work.
• Ability to quickly adapt tactical execution in response to changing business dynamics.
• Ability to thrive in a remote working environment through open communication and self-discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or equivalent field
• 5+ years of experience planning a seasonal business
• Experience planning for Ecommerce or Retail channels

Nice To Haves

• Apparel industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Determine Ecommerce and Retail channel seasonal assortment needs based on historical sales performance, site metrics, customer demographics, and channel strategy.
• Collaborate with enterprise merchandising leadership to ensure Ecommerce and Retail channel assortment needs are reflected in the seasonal product line.
• Own Ecommerce and Retail open-to-buy plans at category level based on enterprise financial plans, sell-through analytics, marketplace opportunity/risk, and inventory targets.
• Socialize open-to-buy plans with channel stakeholders to drive inventory and merchandising decision making.
• Create seasonal buy plans to establish guardrails for the Ecommerce and Retail buying team’s seasonal buy volume and mix.
• Provide buy-related analytical support (volume, size mix, attribute mix, etc.) to buyers based on historical performance and go-forward strategy.
• Reconcile buys back to the seasonal buy plan and review gaps with buyers.
• Synchronize buy milestones between enterprise planners and the Ecommerce and Retail buying teams to ensure channel buys are finalized according to the seasonal enterprise planning calendar.
• Collaborate with wholesale channel to coordinate cross-channel SMU needs.
• Determine where SMU needs align across channels and quantify expected sales volume by channel.
• Analyze SKU level sales velocity to identify merchandising and markdown needs that will maximize revenue/margin and minimize inventory obsolescence.
• Collaborate with channel partners to ensure appropriate merchandising and markdown actions are taken.
• Serve as the planning and analytics subject matter expert for the Ecommerce and Retail channels.
• Interface with cross-functional partners as needed to communicate channel sales performance and trends, future assortment needs, inventory transfers across channels, liquidation opportunities, and other key topics.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Enjoy additional perks and opportunities for growth within a collaborative, lifestyle-focused culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior