Wholesale Planner bei NYC Alliance

Raw Material & Inventory Planning

• Collaborate with overseas partners to ensure timely procurement and allocation of materials across divisions.
• Create and manage calendar for downtime knitting and raw material procurement
• Anticipate material/yarn needs based on demand forecasts and production timelines, minimizing risk of shortages or excess.
• Oversee the negotiation with suppliers to optimize raw material pricing resulting in cost savings

OTB Management & Forecasting

• Establish purchasing guardrails for Upfront and ATS buys in the wholesale channel, tailored by category and account to ensure strategic alignment and inventory efficiency 
• Align assortment planning to OTB budgets/constraints to ensure profitable inventory and support category growth strategies
• Create model stocks, forecast monthly sales and place strategic reorders to support ongoing demand and maintain optimal inventory levels in core and always-in-stock programs. 
• Create life cycle for seasonal products, monitor in-season performance and recommend actionable strategies to optimize inventory and maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with customers to report sales and track monthly/quarterly budgets and performance. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Finance, and Planning teams to align on revenue goals, margin targets, and inventory strategies.
• Provide financial insights and planning support during seasonal line reviews, account meetings, and executive updates.
• Engage regularly with account teams to understand and influence open-to-buy (OTB) forecasts, identifying category opportunities and risks, and making promotional recommendations.

Reporting & Analysis

• Analyze sales trends, inventory health, and shipping performance to inform future planning decisions.
• Create seasonal hindsight reports and be prepared to discuss findings and future recommendations.
• Analyze sell-through rates at the style and account level to assess product performance.
• Use insights to recommend reorders, markdowns, or inventory reallocation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in wholesale planning, merchandise planning, or inventory management.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
• Retirement Savings Plan Match
• Summer Fridays
• Discounts and More!
• Annual Salary $90,000 - $100,000 The offered salary for this position will vary based on role requirements determined by NYC Alliance, skill set and years of experience.