[Hiring] Strategic Retail Planner @Activate Talent

Role Description

We are seeking a Strategic Retail Planner to drive revenue growth across wholesale retail channels through best-in-class demand forecasting, inventory planning, and cross-functional collaboration. This role will play a critical part in ensuring strong in-stock performance, successful product launches, and optimized sell-through in a fast-paced, omni-channel environment.

The ideal candidate combines analytical rigor with commercial acumen, and thrives in highly collaborative environments where planning decisions directly impact revenue, margin, and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Demand Forecasting: Build and maintain accurate forecasts across wholesale channels using historical data, trends, and launch plans
• Inventory Planning: Optimize inventory levels to ensure strong in-stock rates while minimizing excess and stockouts
• Retail Performance: Monitor sell-through, WOS, and account performance; provide actionable insights to drive growth
• Product Launches: Plan and support inventory for new launches, ensuring alignment with demand and retail needs
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to align forecasts, inventory, and revenue goals
• Reporting & Insights: Track key metrics and deliver clear, data-driven recommendations to improve performance

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of experience in retail planning, demand planning, or inventory management
• Strong experience in wholesale and/or omni-channel environments (DTC + retail)
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning tools or ERP systems preferred
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in forecasting and inventory optimization
• Understanding of retail metrics: sell-through, WOS, GM%, inventory turns
• Experience in beauty, fashion, or consumer goods strongly preferred

What Success Looks Like

• High forecast accuracy and improved planning reliability
• Strong in-stock rates across key wholesale accounts
• Successful execution of product launches with minimal inventory risk
• Improved sell-through and reduced excess inventory
• Clear, data-driven decision-making across cross-functional teams