Planner, Walmart

Company Overview  

Established in 1975, Delta Galil Industries is a global manufacturer and marketer of Private Label apparel products for men, women and children, as well as owner of leading fashion brands such as 7 For All Mankind, Schiesser, PJ Salvage, Eminence, Delta and more.  

With an eclectic offering of made-to-order products, Delta Galil’s range includes intimate apparel for men & women, active wear, socks, kids & baby wear. We are proud to have contributed to the success of Walmart, Target, and Marks & Spencer, as well as leading fashion brands such as Calvin Klein, Nike, Victoria’s Secret and many more. Delta Galil also sells its products under brand names licensed to the company including Adidas, Wolford, Polo Ralph Lauren, Wilson, Maidenform, Tommy Hilfiger and others.   

Role Overview

The Planner will provide key data and analytics of performance within product categories across our private label account for Walmart. 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 to Walmart    

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum of 3+ years of previous experience in wholesale merchandise planning and allocation
• Must have Walmart (Scintilla/ Retail Link) experience
• Retail Math proficiency a must
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, and 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 Bentonville, AK 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.