Job Abstract

Job Title:  US Wholesale National Accounts Planner

Team: NAM Wholesale Planning & Merchandising

Scope: Individual Contributor, P3

Year of Experience: 3+

Location:  Ventura, CA

General Summary:

The US Wholesale National Accounts Planner is a critical role within the US Wholesale Sales Channel, overseeing sales and inventory planning functions for our largest key dealer partners. They will evaluate current market trends, sales-history, company marketing initiatives and the competitive landscape to build accurate pre-season demand plans and in-season sales forecasts for all product categories. 

The position centers around creating and maintaining sustainable, reciprocal relationships with internal and external partners to ensure achievement of sales plans, establish new processes, and represent the needs of the business during moments of brand collaboration and strategic decision making.

The role will work closely with the Sr. Manager of NAM Wholesale Merchandising, North America Merchandise Financial Planner and the key account Sales Team.

What You’ll Do:

• Establish and execute seasonal assortment plans for National Account Dealers across categories, gender, and business units to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Communicate assortment plans to cross functional partners, identifying dealer strategies and explaining forecast shifts.
• Build and manage pre-season forecasting process to provide accurate style, color and size plans.
• Understand, identify and execute the impact of changing Account level demand and Dealer strategies to the bottom line.
• Collaborate with Sales, Merchandising, Global Planning and Product teams to identify and execute on seasonal initiatives.
• Monitor sales and identify trends in the National Account business; assist the Sales team and National Accounts in determining opportunities to improve sales, margins and inventory metrics.
• Perform analysis on current inventory, sales and future receipts for National account partners within the National Account Merchandise Financial planning tool. Provide recommendations to maximize sales and profitability.
• Work closely with the NAM Wholesale Merchandise Financial Planner to ensure accurate near-term forecasts and longer term strategic plans for National Accounts within the NAM consolidated financial plan.
• Collaborate with National Account Dealers to better the forecast and seasonal business preparation.  This includes, but is not limited to attending Pre-line, Line Showing, and any other appropriate meetings with National Account Dealers.  Travel will be required at times.

Who you are:

• Proactive: demonstrates initiative, effective time management, and provides complete follow-through on all areas of responsibility
• Independent: Able to develop independent thoughts and strategies
• Analytical: uses data to organize thoughts and inform decision making with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Adaptable: able to remain flexible to change within the work environment and scope of responsibility, quickly learns new systems
• Problem Solver: proactive, strong attention to detail and capable of streamlining and improving processes and troubleshooting
• Inclusive: builds trust and collaborates with a wide range of cross-functional partners

Experience You Bring:

• Minimum 3 years of merchandise planning/demand forecasting/ buying experience in wholesale apparel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of personal computers with experience using MS Office.  Advanced Excel skills required.
• Ability to learn systems quickly and look at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Strong organizational skills and an extreme attention to detail is a must.
• Proven ability to create and implement systems and procedures.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and remain flexible to change within the work environment and scope of responsibility.
• BA or BS in a related field (or equivalent additional experience) preferred.

Hiring Range: $90,000 to $110,000

Pay Range: $88,160 to $132,240

At Patagonia, pay ranges are assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.

Benefits 

Patagonia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement and leave of absence plans.?Benefit plans may vary slightly depending on the nature of your employment.? 

Employee Conduct

It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.