Planner, Walmart

Company Overview Delta Galil USA, Inc. is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label apparel products for men, women and children. Since its inception in 1975, the company has continually endeavored to create products that follow a body-before-fabric philosophy, placing equal emphasis on comfort, aesthetics and quality. Delta Galil develops innovative seamless apparel, including bras, shapewear and socks; intimate apparel for women; underwear for men, including under its owned brands Schiesser, Eminence, Organic Basics and Athena; babywear, activewear, sleepwear and loungewear, including under its owned P.J. Salvage and Delta brands. Delta Galil also designs, develops, markets and sells branded denim and apparel under the brand 7 For All Mankind®, and ladies’ and kids’ apparel under the brand Splendid®. In addition, it sells its products under brand names licensed to the company, including adidas, Wolford, Wilson, Columbia, Tommy Hilfiger and others. Role Overview The Planner will provide key data and analytics of performance for our partner brand. Utilizing product performance data, the Planner will provide information to support successful growth and profitability. Responsibilities • Creating and maintaining a 13-month rolling forecast; minimizing excess inventory • Work closely with the Planning Manager to ensure all opportunities and liabilities are addressed • Set top-line revenue targets and provide financial planning guidance for all buys to ensure proper penetration by product category • Partner with the Sales Team to ensure forecasts support the retail, ecommerce, and wholesale financial flow • Make additional recommendations to address product gaps and/or discrepancies • Monitor ongoing demand planning and inventory needs for retail, ecommerce, and wholesale business • Serve as the team lead for reporting, including weekly top-line selling performance • Compile style/color/size-level selling data for use in merchandising and inventory planning exercises • Providing ongoing analysis and review using the open-to-buy as a guide • Work closely with cross-functional partners (sales, design, and production) to forecast sales, inventory, revenues, returns, promotions, markdowns, etc. • Create and maintain weekly ladder plans -- forecast sales, receipts, and markdown at the style/color level. • Instrumental in forward budget planning using open-to-buy metrics. • Identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy, establish action plans, and maintain high in stocks • Manage budget process, including product mix, budget category ratios, and flow by month, including monthly forecasts of key replenishment programs • Manage inventory from investment through execution, including ongoing assessments and updates to inventory levels for retail, ecommerce, and wholesale businesses, models, release strategies, and recommendations for future receipts • Develop and execute size, pack, and color balancing strategies • Partner with other functional areas such as the Warehouse and Information Technology teams on processes, systems, and reporting as required • Work with Walmart buyers and planners to ensure orders are dropped in the Walmart system and POs are received • Work with Walmart buyer to execute end-of-season clear-out buys to avoid aged inventory • Monitor inventory levels and review orders for basic items. Ensure in-stocks rates are high. • Own internal monthly financial forecast and weekly projections; call out any risk or opportunity • Order pivot accuracy / ensure goods pointing to the correct warehouse; monitor on-time shipping and incoming WIP ETAs; partner with warehouse teams on PO status & communicate with Walmart • Bachelor’s degree in a related field • Minimum of 3+ years of previous experience in wholesale merchandise planning and allocation • Retail Math proficiency a must • Women's apparel experience a plus • Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel • Team player and problem solver in a demanding deadline driven environment • Motivated, proactive, and highly organized • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to reach supported conclusions and make robust recommendations This a hybrid role, with 4 days in our Secaucus, NJ office. PAY RATE: $90,000/yr-$115,000/yr At Delta Galil, we strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment. DIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor. Apply Now Apply Now