WHAT YOU'LL DO:
The DTC Planning Manager is responsible for maximizing sales, profit and optimizing inventory for Volcom's Ecommerce division. The planner drives the sales plan through consistent focus on studying the business, and monitoring inventory and sales performance, as well as maintaining assortment plans. This position works closely with buying, allocations, and store operations and partners with the team to improve systems and efficiencies.
Manage DTC Planning Team.
Develop and maintain seasonal plans and monthly open to buy for full price & outlet channels.
Lead monthly Open to Buy meetings.
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities; develop action plans to achieve financial goals.
Develop and maintain weekly analysis reports on essential KPI's and ad-hoc reporting.
Create allocation strategies based on seasonality, trend, store capacity, and stock-to-sales, while working closely with allocations to develop and implement these strategies.
Work with the merchant to actively manage inventory levels, including planning back up orders on key core items and major initiatives, reorders, increasing/decreasing inventory, cancelling orders, etc.
Establish and monitor store capacity and inventory levels.
Develop and maintain store clusters using store profiles (volume, seasonality, region, categorical performance).
Partner with allocations and buying teams to develop new store opening assortment and allocation strategies.
Manage inventory lifecycles and movement between channels for optimal performance.
KWI liaison and back office merchandising expert.
Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred or equivalent relevant combination of training and experience to provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
3-5 years catalog/retail experience (planning, buying, purchasing) or related experience.
5+ years of analytical experience.
Full Circle, KWI a plus.
Strong retail math, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in MS office tools, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
Good organization and communication skills.
Great attention to detail.
Must be able to multi-tasks.
Great attitude and willingness to learn.
VOLCOM PERKS:
Discounts on Volcom Merch
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)
401k
Summer Half Day Fridays
Paid Time Off
Referral Program
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Volcom Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or customerservice@volcom.com.
