At Johnny Was our mission is to inspire free-spirited optimism through beauty authenticity comfort and artistic expression. California Dreaming the ultimate destination for those who love California and the relaxed modern bohemian lifestyle it embodies.
Position Overview
Position Overview:
Develop and manage seasonal and annual merchandise financial plans including sales margin inventory and turn.
Drive OTB (Open-to-Buy) management and in-season reforecasting to maximize opportunities and mitigate risk.
Align assortment strategies with financial goals ensuring category and channel profitability.
Identify risks and opportunities through trend analysis and provide strategic recommendations.
Analyze weekly monthly and seasonal business performance against plan.
Lead hindsight analysis to inform future assortments and financial strategies.
Partner with Allocation to ensure inventory is deployed effectively to support sell-through and margin.
Monitor key KPIs including sell-through AUR markdown rate inventory turn and GMROI.
Partner closely with Merchandising to align product strategy with financial objectives.
Work with Allocation and Supply Chain to ensure inventory flow supports demand and lifecycle strategies.
Collaborate with Retail and E-commerce teams to understand customer trends and market shifts.
Present financial strategies and business updates to senior leadership.
Lead develop and mentor Planning team members.
Foster a culture of accountability analytical rigor and continuous improvement.
Establish clear goals aligned with brand and company objectives.
710 years of retail planning experience preferably within apparel or lifestyle brands.
3 years of leadership experience managing direct reports.
Strong understanding of multi-channel retail planning (Retail E-commerce Wholesale).
Advanced Excel skills and experience with retail planning systems.
Strong analytical financial modeling and forecasting skills.
Ability to translate data into clear strategic business recommendations.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strategic and forward-thinking
Highly analytical and data-driven
Strong business acumen
Collaborative and cross-functional partner
Agile and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment
Results-focused with strong ownership mindset
Pay is based on multiple factors such as qualifications/skills/experience geography and state and local wage addition bonus and/or commission and benefits including healthcare retirement savings paid time off/vacation and product discounts may be offered.
Starting range for the position is $114000
All qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Change Act. This position requires customer interaction and access to funds merchandise and private information. The Company reserves the right to withdraw contingent offers of employment on the basis of criminal convictions that may have a direct adverse and negative bearing on the ability to perform these job duties.
What happens next
If you are interested in this opportunity please apply! You will receive an email confirming we received your application. We will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or information at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
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