Vice President, Merchandise Planning and Inventory Management, US/Canada

6 days ago

San Francisco, United States Levi Strauss & Co. Full time

Vice President, Merchandise Planning and Inventory Management, US/Canada page is loaded Vice President, Merchandise Planning and Inventory Management, US/Canada Apply locations HQ-Office, San Francisco, CA, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-0119813 JOB DESCRIPTION

You're an original. So are we.

We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.

Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's, Dockers, Denizen, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Beyond Yoga.

We are looking for a Vice President of Merchandise Planning and Inventory Management for our US and Canada business. You will lead the team responsible for developing and executing merchandise plans aligned with Levi’s overall strategy. The primary goal of you will be responsible for is optimizing sales, margin, and inventory turnover through effective planning, forecasting, and inventory management. You will also play an important role in the transformation of Planning capabilities including processes, systems, and ways of working.

About the Job
  • Strategic Planning: Develop and implement merchandise planning strategies aligned with our financial goals, market trends, and customer demand
  • Team Leadership: Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to the merchandise planning and inventory management teams. Be a positive and solution-oriented role model encouraging a collaborative and high performance work culture
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with other departments such as marketing, sales, finance, and operations to ensure alignment and effective execution of merchandise plans
  • Technology and Tools: Leverage and implement appropriate planning tools, systems, and technology to enhance the merchandise planning process and improve efficiency
  • Execution of Business Processes:
    • Financial Analysis: Analyze sales trends, margin performance, and other key metrics to identify opportunities and risks
    • Demand Forecasting: Utilize historical data, market trends, and other relevant factors to forecast demand accurately
    • Assortment Planning: Collaborate with merchandising team to create comprehensive assortment plans that meet customer needs, align with brand identity, and maximize profitability
    • Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels and distribution across various channels and store formats to ensure optimal stock levels while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory
About You
  • At least 10 years leading a successful planning team at a senior level.
  • Experience developing and implementing merchandise planning strategies aligned with the company's financial objectives, market trends, and customer demand.
  • Experience leading an omni channel business including wholesale, Ecommerce and DTC.
  • Experience building strategy with efficiency and effectiveness by imporved measurement/processes/systems/planning at scale.
  • Experience leading large teams providing guidance, mentorship and career development.

We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here's a small snapshot:

  • 401K match: $1.25 for every $1.00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save.
  • Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations
  • Product discount of 60% off regular-price merchandise
  • Paid Family Leave

The expected starting salary range for this role is $210,500 to $326,900. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance and business needs.

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

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits or other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Levi Strauss & Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and recruiting and maintaining a workforce that welcomes and respects people from diverse backgrounds while enabling our employees to make an impact. We value the unique combination of talents, experiences, and perspectives of each employee, making our collective success possible.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vets LOCATIONSan Francisco, CA, USAFULL TIME/PART TIMEFull time Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.

At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path. We collaborate instead of competing. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger. And we try not to take ourselves too seriously. There’s plenty of room to make your mark here. Come work with us and wear what you love.

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