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Janie and Jack · 1 day ago

Manager, Planning

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

4+ years exp

Janie and Jack is a renowned children's brand known for its quality and attention to detail. They are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Manager of Planning to drive inventory productivity and gross margin performance through cross-functional partnerships and data-driven strategies.

ChildrenE-CommerceFashion

Hiring Manager

Carolina Castañeda

Responsibilities

Support the development of merchandise plans, including sales, inventory, markdowns, and margin forecasts

Track and analyze key inventory metrics (turn, cover, aged inventory) and margin drivers (IMU, AUR, markdowns, shrink, freight)

Partner with Finance to build gross margin forecasts and contribute to the monthly forecast and budget processes

Collaborate closely with Finance, Planning, and Sourcing teams to align on financial and merchandise strategies

Communicate key insights and business risks/opportunities to Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Assist Head of Planning in aligning Open-to-Buy (OTB) and inventory flow with financial targets

Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly reporting on inventory, sales, and margin performance

Support post-season hindsight analysis to identify trends, lessons, and opportunities

Provide ad hoc analysis and insights to guide decision-making

Develop and maintain merchandise plans specific to the wholesale channel, incorporating account-level forecasts and seasonal sales strategies

Monitor order flow and inventory positions to ensure timely fulfillment and optimized in-stock levels

Partner with VP of Wholesale to align wholesale targets with company-wide inventory and margin objectives

Build and maintain merchandise-related cash flow models to support financial planning and liquidity management

Model the timing of inventory purchases, receipts, and sales to forecast working capital requirements

Provide scenario analysis to assess the cash impact of changes in buying strategies, seasonal flows, and wholesale commitments

Contribute to the ongoing improvement of planning tools, reporting systems, and forecasting processes

Ensure accuracy and consistency across data sources and planning inputs

Qualification

Inventory PlanningFinancial ForecastingGross Margin MechanicsExcelBI ToolsPythonSQLAnalytical MindsetCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Merchandising, or a related field

4–6 years of experience in Planning, FP&A, or related role in a retail or consumer business

Strong understanding of inventory planning, gross margin mechanics, and financial forecasting

Proficient in Excel and BI tools (e.g., Looker, Power BI), Python and SQL a plus

Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving

Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working cross-functionally

Hybrid role, 3 days in the office in San Francisco

Benefits

Employee discount at Janie and Jack

Paid holidays and flexible time off

Generous Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions for individuals and families

Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter benefits

Life insurance

Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program with resources like financial and legal assistance, childcare and elderly care, emotional work/life counseling, health, and wellness resources, travel assistance

All regular, full-time Brand Support Center employees are eligible for the annual discretionary bonus plan