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Merchandise Planner - Wholesale at Levi Strauss & Company in South San Francisco, CA. Apply on Malakye, the job marketplace for creative, lifestyle-driven industries — surf, skate, moto, outdoor, cycling and golf.
- Company
- Levi Strauss & Company
- Location
- South San Francisco, CA
JOB DESCRIPTION
Since 1853, we've been obsessed with innovation to meet people's needs. We invented the first blue jean. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines for our manufacturing partners. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. A company doesn't last 160 years by standing still. It endures by reinventing itself, striving to delight its consumers, winning in the marketplace, and by remaining true to its values. That's the story of Levi Strauss & Co.
About the Role
We’re on the hunt for a sharp, commercially-minded Merchandise Planner to drive performance across our wholesale key accounts. ole will act as a trusted advisor to the Wholesale Key Account teams (Merchandise & Sales) to support wholesale key account strategy and vision. This position is responsible for working with Sales, Order Management, and Inventory management to translate strategic direction & line productivity expectations to customers.
Employment type: Permanent, full-time.
Location: South Melbourne, VIC.
Reports to: Merchandise Planning and Inventory Management Lead, ANZ.
Why join us?
•
Work for an iconic global brand
•
Enjoy generous employee discounts
•
Flexible hybrid work model
•
Modern, ergonomic office and building
•
Community Days
•
Corporate Fridays – Take the last Friday of the month off (Jan–Oct)
•
Employee wellbeing support – Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program
Key Responsibilities
•
Collaborate with Key Account Managers (KAMs) to support style productivity targets
•
Collaborate with Commercial, Planning and Finance Teams to validate top-down targets
•
Roll-up and summarise bottom-up sales & inventory PC9 plan for key accounts
•
Manage reconciliation between bottom-up plans and targets
•
Work with inventory management to ensure consistent in-season shipments and stock demand accuracy
•
Partner with Merchandising team to manage the product lifecycle
•
Conduct quantitative analysis and insights to optimize line profitability and identify risks
•
Providing input to the development of wholesale planning reporting and analytics activities to ensure account productivity and inventory investment.
•
Manage and own the Core Forecasting Tool and optimise forecasts in conjunction with KAMs
•
Review business performance weekly with Key accounts to identify opportunities and threats
•
Manage sizing and sizing accuracy for customer accounts
To succeed in this role, you will need to have the following
•
5+ years in merchandise planning (apparel or FMCG preferred)
•
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data and trends.
•
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
•
High Excel proficiency (SAS, SAP or similar planning tools are a bonus!)
•
Detail-oriented, deadline-savvy and agile in a fast-paced environment
Applications:
Please include 1) CV & 2) cover letter to apply. Applications will be considered as they are received, so don't wait - Apply today!
Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law. Company policy prohibits harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes. We have established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
LOCATIONLevel 7, 11 Eastern Road, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205FULL TIME/PART TIMEFull timeCurrent LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account. | #LI-DNI
Since 1853, we've been obsessed with innovation to meet people's needs. We invented the first blue jean. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines for our manufacturing partners. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. A company doesn't last 160 years by standing still. It endures by reinventing itself, striving to delight its consumers, winning in the marketplace, and by remaining true to its values. That's the story of Levi Strauss & Co.
About the Role
We’re on the hunt for a sharp, commercially-minded Merchandise Planner to drive performance across our wholesale key accounts. ole will act as a trusted advisor to the Wholesale Key Account teams (Merchandise & Sales) to support wholesale key account strategy and vision. This position is responsible for working with Sales, Order Management, and Inventory management to translate strategic direction & line productivity expectations to customers.
Employment type: Permanent, full-time.
Location: South Melbourne, VIC.
Reports to: Merchandise Planning and Inventory Management Lead, ANZ.
Why join us?
•
Work for an iconic global brand
•
Enjoy generous employee discounts
•
Flexible hybrid work model
•
Modern, ergonomic office and building
•
Community Days
•
Corporate Fridays – Take the last Friday of the month off (Jan–Oct)
•
Employee wellbeing support – Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program
Key Responsibilities
•
Collaborate with Key Account Managers (KAMs) to support style productivity targets
•
Collaborate with Commercial, Planning and Finance Teams to validate top-down targets
•
Roll-up and summarise bottom-up sales & inventory PC9 plan for key accounts
•
Manage reconciliation between bottom-up plans and targets
•
Work with inventory management to ensure consistent in-season shipments and stock demand accuracy
•
Partner with Merchandising team to manage the product lifecycle
•
Conduct quantitative analysis and insights to optimize line profitability and identify risks
•
Providing input to the development of wholesale planning reporting and analytics activities to ensure account productivity and inventory investment.
•
Manage and own the Core Forecasting Tool and optimise forecasts in conjunction with KAMs
•
Review business performance weekly with Key accounts to identify opportunities and threats
•
Manage sizing and sizing accuracy for customer accounts
To succeed in this role, you will need to have the following
•
5+ years in merchandise planning (apparel or FMCG preferred)
•
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data and trends.
•
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
•
High Excel proficiency (SAS, SAP or similar planning tools are a bonus!)
•
Detail-oriented, deadline-savvy and agile in a fast-paced environment
Applications:
Please include 1) CV & 2) cover letter to apply. Applications will be considered as they are received, so don't wait - Apply today!
Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law. Company policy prohibits harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes. We have established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
LOCATIONLevel 7, 11 Eastern Road, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205FULL TIME/PART TIMEFull timeCurrent LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account. | #LI-DNI