Levi Strauss & Co. · 2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Global Merchandise Planning
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$235K/yr - $267K/yrLevi Strauss & Co. is a company dedicated to individuality and making a positive impact. As the Senior Director of Global Merchandise Planning & Insights, you will lead a high-performing team to develop financial frameworks that drive growth and ensure data-driven decision-making across global merchandise planning.
ApparelFashionLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Oversee the financial models and forecast to support long-range planning and seasonal investment frameworks that fuel brand growth and deliver financial targets
Integrate in-season insights into pre-season development to build adaptive, forward-looking investment strategies
Act as a strategic thought partner with cross functional collaboration with to Merchandising, Finance, and Cluster Planning, influencing global direction through data and insight
Inspire, develop, and empower a diverse team of Directors, Sr. Managers, and Managers, cultivating a culture of curiosity, accountability, and excellence
Establish clear goals, provide strategic coaching, and foster career growth across all levels
Champion inclusive leadership practices and build a team culture rooted in equity, transparency, and performance
Lead the global Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP) process, ensuring strategic alignment across clusters and markets
Drive post-season and in-season analytics to uncover risks, surface opportunities, and inform future planning cycles
Advance capabilities through continuous improvement of tools, systems, and processes that enhance agility and precision
Ensure delivery of financial goals across revenue, margin, and productivity metrics, balancing strategic ambition with inventory operational discipline
Collaborate with Global Merchandising, Product Development, Cluster Planning, and Finance to align on assortment, investment, and inventory strategies
Influence executive decision-making through compelling, insight-rich storytelling and strategic recommendations
Drive cohesive execution across global and cluster teams, resolving trade-offs and enabling alignment
Lead planning discussions in MBRs, QBRs, and seasonal milestones, presenting strategies and performance insights to senior leadership
Craft narratives that translate complex data into actionable strategies, enabling informed, enterprise-level decisions
Qualification
Required
Oversee the financial models and forecast to support long-range planning and seasonal investment frameworks that fuel brand growth and deliver financial targets
Integrate in-season insights into pre-season development to build adaptive, forward-looking investment strategies
Act as a strategic thought partner with cross functional collaboration with to Merchandising, Finance, and Cluster Planning, influencing global direction through data and insight
Inspire, develop, and empower a diverse team of Directors, Sr. Managers, and Managers, cultivating a culture of curiosity, accountability, and excellence
Establish clear goals, provide strategic coaching, and foster career growth across all levels
Champion inclusive leadership practices and build a team culture rooted in equity, transparency, and performance
Lead the global Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP) process, ensuring strategic alignment across clusters and markets
Drive post-season and in-season analytics to uncover risks, surface opportunities, and inform future planning cycles
Advance capabilities through continuous improvement of tools, systems, and processes that enhance agility and precision
Ensure delivery of financial goals across revenue, margin, and productivity metrics, balancing strategic ambition with inventory operational discipline
Collaborate with Global Merchandising, Product Development, Cluster Planning, and Finance to align on assortment, investment, and inventory strategies
Influence executive decision-making through compelling, insight-rich storytelling and strategic recommendations
Drive cohesive execution across global and cluster teams, resolving trade-offs and enabling alignment
Lead planning discussions in MBRs, QBRs, and seasonal milestones, presenting strategies and performance insights to senior leadership
Craft narratives that translate complex data into actionable strategies, enabling informed, enterprise-level decisions
Benefits
401(k) matching
Paid leave
Health insurance
Product discounts
And more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life.
Company
Levi Strauss & Co.
Levi Strauss & Co. is a brand-name apparel company designs, markets, and sells jeans, casual and dress pants, jackets, skirts, and more.
Founded in 1853
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Levi Strauss & Co. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2020 (39)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$554.96M2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $554.96M
2019-03-20IPO
Leadership Team
Michelle Gass
CEO and President
Christopher Clark
SVP & CIO
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