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Wholesale Planner

Emerging Blue, Inc.

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Brand Strategy, Budgeting, Business Intelligence Software, Channel Inventory, Communication Skills, Competitive Research, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Detail Oriented, Finance, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Merchandising, Multitasking, NetSuite, Order Management, Order/Customer Fulfillment, Partner Sales, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Pivot Tables, Procurement Planning, Product Development, Profit & Loss, Promotional Programs, Promotional Strategy, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Retail, Revenue Growth, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Sales, Sales Analysis, Sales Operations, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Supply Chain, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Warehouse Coordination, Wholesale Industry
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
1 day ago
We are searching for a Wholesale Planner for our apparel client.  The Wholesale Planner is a key member of the planning, merchandising and sales organization, responsible for developing and executing seasonal buying strategies, managing open-to-buy and pre-season budgets, and identifying opportunities for optimizing inventory across channels. This role bridges buying, merchandising, and analytics — ensuring the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities to drive sell-through and profitability.
 
 Responsibilities
Buying & Assortment Planning
  • Develop and execute seasonal buying plans built from bottoms-up rollups, aligned with brand strategy and sales targets
  • Manage open-to-buy (OTB) budgets across categories to maximize sell-through and minimize excess inventory
  • Partner with sales, design, and brand teams to curate an assortment that reflect customer profiles and market trends
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for in-season buys, replenishments, and discount strategies
 
Merchandising
  • Analyze sales performance, margin, and sell-through data to inform assortment decisions and future planning
  • Collaborate with sales to develop compelling product presentations and line sheets for wholesale accounts
  • Monitor competitive landscape and retail trends to ensure the assortment remains market-relevant
  • Support the development of markdown and promotional strategies to clear slow-moving inventory
  • Coordinate product availability timelines with sales to align on delivery windows and launch calendars

Inventory Management
  • Develop and manage replenishment strategies for core and continuity programs
  • Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, and operations teams to ensure accurate inventory tracking and timely order fulfillment
  • Manage transfer order creation and inventory receipt reconciliation in NetSuite, serving as the internal point of accountability for system accuracy across the supply chain 
 
 
Reporting & Analytics
  • Build and maintain weekly, monthly, and seasonal reporting on sell-through, revenue, OTB, and account performance
  • Present data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional partners
  • Develop forecasts and scenario plans to support buying decisions and financial target-setting
  • Track KPIs against plan and communicate variances with clear action plans
  • Leverage AI and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Claude) to create scalable reporting frameworks
 
 
What Success Looks Like
  • Timely and trusted reporting for cross-functional partners who rely on your dashboards and recaps to make decisions
  • Clear and proactive communication with cross-functional partners ensuring all teams are aligned on risks, opportunities, and execution priorities 
  • Forecasts are accurate and inventory receipts align closely with demand, reducing costly surprises
  • Buying decisions are data-driven — assortment choices are backed by clear sell-through, margin, and trend analysis
  • Cross-functional partners want to work with you — sales, ops, and finance see you as a strategic asset, not just a numbers person
 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in wholesale planning, merchandise planning or a related retail planning role
  • NetSuite experience along with wholesale order management platforms (e.g., NuOrder)
  • Experience managing open-to-buy budgets and working within structured planning cycles
  • Strong understanding of in-season inventory management, including sell-through, weeks of supply, and inventory flow
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling); experience with planning or BI tools a plus
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with Planning, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Production teams
  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership


 Salary Range $90-100K

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