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# Wholesale Planner, AI & Analytics

- **Company:** Faherty Brand
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $95,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Inventory Management Software, Lookup Table, Pivot Tables, Data Analytics
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=be7894f57ed0f3c2

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, analytically-driven, and strategically-minded Wholesale Planner to lead demand planning and inventory optimization across our wholesale channels. This role will own seasonal sales forecasting, open-to-buy management, and account-level planning while partnering closely with Wholesale, Planning, and Finance teams to align strategies with company-wide financial goals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and brings a proven track record of driving business results through effective inventory management and data-driven decision-making in the wholesale specialty retail space., * Bachelor's degree in business, economics, related field or equivalent work experience

 * Minimum of 3 years of experience in planning & forecasting, inventory management, off-price sales or related roles
 * Minimum of 1 year experience working with a Wholesale Speciality retail brand
 * Required: Hands-on experience with AI tools and a track record of applying them to automate or improve reporting, forecasting, or analytical workflows
 * Proven track record of driving business results through effective planning and inventory management
 * Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, forecasting models)
 * Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
 * Experience with planning systems
 * Excellent communication and presentation skills
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools
 * Ability to interpret data and translate insights into action
 * Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail
 * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
 * Collaborative, initiative-taking, and solution-oriented mindset

## Description

* Develop seasonal and annual wholesale sales, margin, and inventory plans by channel and account
 * Build and maintain AI-assisted reporting workflows and forecasting tools to improve cadence efficiency and analytical output
 * Own in-season sales forecasts, open-to-buy (OTB), and inventory flow plans
 * Build and maintain account-level demand plans and buy quantities
 * Own pre-market buy plans and post market reconciliation
 * Collaborate with the Wholesale, Planning, and Finance teams to develop and execute long-term planning strategies that align with business goals and targets
 * Analyze sales and inventory data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
 * Manage off-price inventory, along with partnering with Ops & Wholesale team on allocation and delivery of merchandise to off-price accounts
 * Identify risks and opportunities related to inventory imbalances
 * Support inventory optimization, stock transfers, and liquidation strategies
 * Align wholesale plans with overall company financial goals


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