58134593337 - Strategic Retail Planner (Wholesale & Omni-Channel)

**Schedule:** Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm **Location:** 100% remote | PST **Contract:** Long Term Independent Contractor **Overview** 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 **Requirements** **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