Category Planning Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for developing and communicating strategic style-level plans, the full-time remote Category Planning Manager will maximize sales, optimize inventory, and increase margin through collaboration with cross-functional partners and analysis of sales trends.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and drive pre-season, item-level sales and inventory plans aligned with historical performance and financial targets
• Re-forecast item level plans in season and perform ad hoc analysis to identify inventory risks or opportunities
• Prepare and present category strategies in OTB meetings, ensuring alignment with cross-functional teams

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, engineering, economics, operations management, or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in planning, finance, or supply chain analysis
• Strong understanding of financial measurements including sales, gross margin, and sell-through metrics
• Experience with planning software; Toolio preferred
• Excellent analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel