Planner, Global Merchandise Planning

Merchandise Planner

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We're looking for a strategic, analytical, and collaborative Merchandise Planner to join our Global Merchandise Planning team. You'll partner cross-functionally to drive data-informed decisions that fuel growth, optimize inventory investments, and support our brand's long-term vision and financial targets.

About the Job

Strategic Planning : Translate brand strategy into long-range financial plans at the category, class, and subclass level.

Pre-Season Frameworks : Build and communicate pre-season category / sub-class frameworks that align with brand financial and strategic goals.

Pre-Season Planning : Manage pre-season planning frameworks across gender categories, partnering with Merchandising and Cluster Planning to ensure cohesive and strategic unit forecasts. Translate financial goals into applicable plans that guide product development and investment decisions.

In-Season Analysis : Monitor cluster-level business and product performance to inform future inventory investments and assortment strategies.

Storytelling : Present category strategies and sales performance insights to senior leadership, tailoring messaging to influence decision-making and guide alignment across cross-functional teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with Global Merchandising, Product Development, and Cluster Planning to deliver development milestones.

Read and React + Opportunity Identification : Analyze margin and revenue trends, identify risks and opportunities, and develop scenario plans to support decision-making.

You will report into our Sr. Manager of Planning.

About You

Education & Experience : Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Retail Management, or a related field; or equivalent work experience. Minimum 3 years in merchandise planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, or financial planning.

Strong financial acumen and understanding of DTC and Wholesale metrics (e.g., AOV, UPT, sell-through, margin, inventory turns).

Analytical Expertise : Strong quantitative skills with the ability to extract insights from complex data sets and translate them into applicable strategies.

Technical Proficiency : Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) and a willingness to learn new planning systems and tools.

This is a hybrid position based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 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. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request.

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.