Wholesale Planning Manager

Away•New York City, NY

6d•$97,500 - $102,000•Onsite

About The Position

We believe travel makes us better. Launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on, we now offer a range of luggage and travel essentials for every journey. Together we create, innovate, and embark on this journey as a community of travelers, helping to make travel more seamless for everyone. Join The Crew We are hiring a Wholesale Planning Manager to join our Merchandise Planning team. This position reports to the Director of Merchandise Planning and takes Away further by owning the end-to-end forecasting and planning process for the Wholesale channel. What you’ll do as the Wholesale Planning Manager You’ll own building out the planning process for the wholesale channel, with oversight from the Director of Merchandise Planning, while managing inventory for multiple wholesale partners across stores and ecommerce, as well as reacting and driving the business in-season based on trends in each partner’s business You’ll lead open-to-buy (OTB) plans by account, door, and SKU, aligned to sales targets and margin goals, and collaborate with Sales Managers to inform pre-season assortment and volume recommendations You’ll partner with the Sales, Product, and Finance teams to ensure inventory supports account needs without overexposing the business You’ll analyze historical trends and current performance to optimize sell-in, replenishment, and product lifecycle strategies You’ll translate topline account forecasts into actionable product-level buys in coordination with Merch Planning You’ll support margin planning by surfacing opportunities in product mix, pricing, or delivery cadence You’ll ensure planning decisions are aligned with broader company goals, including financial pacing, margin targets, and supply chain constraints

Requirements

You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in planning and/or inventory management — ideally in a consumer goods, fashion, or retail environment
You're a builder by nature who loves to create order and process from ambiguity
You are comfortable leading a strategy but also rolling up your sleeves and getting into the details of the business
You’re a strong analytical thinker who can turn numbers into narratives and use data to influence decisions
You’re deeply comfortable in Excel/Google Sheets, and know how to build tools, models, and forecasts that scale
You thrive in ambiguity and love building structure — whether it’s a better forecast model or a faster feedback loop
You’re detail-oriented and solutions-focused, with a bias for action and accountability
You know how to balance risk, cash, and customer demand — and can zoom in and out between tactical and strategic work
You’re creative and innovative; you love to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand
You’re agile, and motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment
You’re passionate about transforming travel for all (but that’s a given!)

Responsibilities

Own building out the planning process for the wholesale channel, with oversight from the Director of Merchandise Planning, while managing inventory for multiple wholesale partners across stores and ecommerce, as well as reacting and driving the business in-season based on trends in each partner’s business
Lead open-to-buy (OTB) plans by account, door, and SKU, aligned to sales targets and margin goals, and collaborate with Sales Managers to inform pre-season assortment and volume recommendations
Partner with the Sales, Product, and Finance teams to ensure inventory supports account needs without overexposing the business
Analyze historical trends and current performance to optimize sell-in, replenishment, and product lifecycle strategies
Translate topline account forecasts into actionable product-level buys in coordination with Merch Planning
Support margin planning by surfacing opportunities in product mix, pricing, or delivery cadence
Ensure planning decisions are aligned with broader company goals, including financial pacing, margin targets, and supply chain constraints

Benefits

Take care of yourself and your family through our health insurance offerings
Invest in your future by participating in our 401(k) (with a company match!)
Find balance through our many paid time off programs (vacation, wellbeing, holidays, summer Fridays, and compassion leave - just to name a few!)
Build your travel uniform through discount codes, product stipends, and giveaways
Give back through company-sponsored volunteer and charitable opportunities

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