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The Manager of Company Planning is responsible for driving enterprise-level financial and inventory planning strategies that support the company’s sales, margin, and profitability objectives across channels. This role partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop, manage, and continuously refine sales, gross margin, inventory, and EBITDA forecasts. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and strategic business partner with strong omni-channel planning expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to influence decision-making across the organization. This individual must thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate sound business judgment, and effectively translate an array of data into actionable insights and recommendations.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the development and management of company-level financial plans, including sales, gross margin, inventory, and EBITDA forecasts across channels
Maintain and update in-season weekly and daily forecasts based on business trends, performance drivers, and evolving company strategies
Drive OTB forecasting and inventory strategies to support financial goals, balancing risk and opportunity
Analyze business performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to leadership
Partner with Merch Planning teams to align top-down financial targets with bottom-up departmental plans
Develop and recommend markdown, liquidation, and inventory optimization strategies to maximize profitability and improve inventory productivity
Monitor KPI’s and proactively identify opportunities to improve sales, margin, and operational efficiency
Serve as a strategic business partner across Merchandising, Finance, Marketing, Allocation, E-Commerce, Store Operations, and Supply Chain teams
Cross-functional collaboration to evaluate performance and drive strategic initiatives & enterprise priorities
Drive decision-making through data-driven insights, clear communication & thoughtful recommendations
Lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives involving systems, tools, reporting enhancements, and process improvements
Partner with Business Process and Technology teams to identify reporting and analytical needs that improve planning effectiveness and business visibility
Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and impactful business presentations to senior leadership
Communicate financial risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations with confidence and credibility
Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization through collaboration, responsiveness, business partnership
act as trusted advisor and planning subject matter expert
Support organizational change initiatives and help drive adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required
Business, Finance, Merchandising, Econ, or a related field preferred
7–10+ years of retail planning, merchandise planning, financial planning, or related analytical business experience
Experience supporting omni-channel or multi-channel retail businesses preferred
Strong understanding of retail financial metrics, inventory management, forecasting, and planning processes
Experience working cross-functionally in a highly collaborative environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into meaningful business insights
Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences, including senior leadership
Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners and drive alignment without direct authority
Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
Experience with planning and ERP systems such as JDA, Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms preferred
Experience with reporting and business intelligence tools preferred
Demonstrated curiosity and adaptability toward emerging technologies such as AI
Nice to have:
Experience supporting omni-channel or multi-channel retail businesses preferred
Experience with planning and ERP systems such as JDA, Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms preferred
Experience with reporting and business intelligence tools preferred
What we offer:
Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands
A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities