Planning Manager

HI, WE'RE JOHNNIE-O. IT'S GREAT TO MEET YOU!

We were born in LA and happily live at the intersection of Northeast tradition, Midwest Grit and a SoCal, laid back lifestyle. Since our start in 2005, our founder, John O’Donnell saw the unique opportunity to reinterpret classic pieces by adding a fresh look and “why not” twist that has been a hallmark of johnnie-O.

We call this “Top Spin” and by adding just the right touch to styling, materials and craftsmanship we’ve been able to elevate classic menswear. What started with a fresh take on the quintessential polo has evolved into an enduring lifestyle brand for men, women and boys that includes woven shirts, pants, shorts, sportscoats, outerwear, swimwear, footwear, and accessories. You can see our iconic, surfer dude logo working hard and playing hard from the office to the beach, golf course to cook out and hangin’ out at all moments in between.

COME JOIN US!

johnnie-O is looking for an amazing Planning Manager to join our Planning team! Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic, a team player, extremely detail-oriented and committed to ensuring that the planning process operates smoothly and efficiently. We’re also looking for someone who wants to grow, learn, and to strategize ways to make the process smoother, and ultimately play a major role in the success of the company. This is an incredible opportunity to make a large impact for the right person.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Collaborate with business leaders on pre-season and in-season plans to ensure alignment on sales, inventory, and receipt flow strategies across key accounts and channels
• Manage the never out of stock program
• Create and maintain customer/SKU level demand and shipment plans to be used in production/manufacturing planning
• Responsible for creating, leading and reporting the budget forecast for Sales, Margin, Inventory, Productivity and all other relevant KPIs (weekly, monthly and seasonally).
• Develop plans to grow key accounts using bottom-up sales and top to bottom scenarios
• Direct monthly OTB meetings, maintain by department, seasonal OTB, recommend necessary receipt flow/markdowns and follow through with CFTs.
• Manage in-season profitability to achieve or exceed seasonal plans.
• Recommend future receipt adjustments, capitalize on future growth opportunities.
• Ability to forecast as well as run day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with key cross functional partners to realize optimal profits for the Division, Company
• Understand the competitive landscape in the U.S and drive innovation in our product plans and strategies.
• Proactively drive initiatives, identify opportunities to build processes and performance improvements to optimize reporting, workflow and all other areas to maximize efficiencies and achieve the company’s financial & channel targets.
• Present findings/feedback to senior and executive leadership
• Monitor and analyze inventory performance metrics to identify issues, optimize stock turnover, and reduce excess inventory; adjust inventory flows monthly.
• Leverage analysis to Implement advanced inventory forecasting models that incorporate historical data and market analysis to predict future inventory needs accurately.
• Prepare and present diagnosis of the business and drive the course of action; ability to summarize business performance into key highlights, root cause analysis, and action plans
• Conduct and provide analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) among product lines and accounts to identify risks and opportunities within the business
• Update and enhance reporting to best support forecasting and product planning; report on metrics such as sell-thru, weeks/months of supply, fill rates, aging stock, and forecast error to internal/external customers
• Lead monthly demand review meetings aligning with Sales on consensus demand forecasts
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis to support key customer accounts
• Complete other duties as assigned

Location: Raleigh, NC

Position: Full Time

Reports To: VP of Planning/Production

Skills/Qualifications

• 5+ years in merchandise planning, inventory management, allocation or buying in the retail or apparel industry
• Digital wholesale or DTC retail experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Understanding of inventory management, S&OP, and integrated business planning process
• Experience with demand planning, retail replenishment, and retail buying systems
• Ability to manage/mine data from multiple sources to create a forecast, analyze & prepare statistical reports
• Ability to think critically and communicate effectively through data
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong interpersonal skills/relationship building skills
• Team player, positive attitude, driven and motivated, go-getter
• Proficient with forecasting methodologies and statistical modeling
• High proficiency in Excel, along with substantial exposure to relevant planning, finance, analytical, data management systems
• Analytical thinker and self-motivated problem solver
• Adapts to situational demands, flexible and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Able to thrive in ambiguity
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information
• Prior Experience with Full Circle, Blue Cherry or similar ERP a plus
• Prior Experience with Power BI a plus
• Apparel experience a plus

Benefits & Compensation

• Salaried position plus bonus opportunities, paid time off, and paid holidays

• Health/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance benefits

• Employee discounts

Aside from a fun and unique working environment, johnnie-O offers a challenging career coupled with a competitive compensation and benefits package. We value our employee’s time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and extensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, a generous time off policy including vacation, paid sick time, a retirement savings plan, bonus opportunities, and a generous employee discount. Casual dress policy, potential career growth and a family-oriented working environment.

To apply for this exciting job opportunity, please send your resume to:

planning@johnnie-o.com

We appreciate your interest in our company and look forward to hearing from you!