Company Overview 

Launched in 2016 and founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of their organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees and surrounding communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Description of Duties:

Title: Wholesale Planner

Classification: Exempt

Hourly Range*: $85,000-95,000

Location: HQ 14801 Califa St, Van Nuys CA 91411

Schedule*: Hybrid, Monday through Friday, 9:00AM-5:30PM (in office a minimum of 3 days/week currently Monday, Tuesday, Thursday but subject to change based on the needs of the business)

Reports to: VP of Buying & Planning

We are seeking a Wholesale Planner to own and drive the financial and inventory strategy for our wholesale business in partnership with the key stakeholders in Wholesale Sales. This role will be responsible for developing sales and inventory plans, analyzing performance, and partnering closely with Sales, Wholesale Operations, Buying and Merchandising to support sustainable, profitable growth.

As one of the first dedicated planning roles on the team, this position offers a unique opportunity to help build and refine planning processes, reporting, and tools. This will improve data visibility and enable more informed decision-making across the wholesale business in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. The Wholesale Planner will work closely with the DTC Planner and report into the VP of Buying & Planning..

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain seasonal and monthly sales, inventory, and margin plans for the wholesale channel
• Analyze weekly and monthly performance, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending actionable strategies
• Partner with the Sales team to align on account-level forecasts, order pacing, and replenishment opportunities and risk. 
• Collaborate with Wholesale Operations to ensure inventory flow supports order fulfillment and timing requirements; quantify financial and inventory risk around these deliverables.
• Manage wholesale inventory position, ensuring healthy stock levels across key styles and partners
• Partner with Wholesale Sales during and after market in the projections process to adjust OTB and inventory targets by delivery based on actualized orders received.
• Support monthly re-forecasting and scenario planning to adapt to changing business trends; maintaining and fine-tuning the revenue forecast tool; partnering with Wholesale Sales to deliver an accurate forecast at the close of each month. 
• Build and maintain reporting tools and dashboards, improving visibility and usability of wholesale data
• Partner cross-functionally to enhance reporting, planning tools, and system or platform capabilities, driving greater data clarity and accessibility
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of wholesale data, proactively troubleshooting discrepancies and strengthening data integrity
• Contribute to the development and refinement of planning processes, tools, and best practices as the function grows
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and strategic projects to support overall business objectives 
• Help ensure the assortment hits margin and revenue goals when planning season buys.

Skills and Abilities

• Highly detail oriented
• Strong analytical skills and a natural penchant for numbers
• Ability and natural drive to create and maintain organization within the department
• Passion for product and trend awareness
• Good judgment, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative style
• High integrity and positive attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members of different backgrounds and skill sets, cultural experience
• Passionate about working for an inclusive, values driven brand
• A high level of ownership, accountability and initiative
• Ability to work autonomously, take initiative and exercise discretion
• Ability to prioritize competing projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Action oriented and results driven

Confidentiality

• Maintains the confidentiality of all business documents and correspondence.
• Maintains confidentiality as related to employee increases, employee quarterly reviews, employee promotions, etc.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in wholesale merchandise planning, buying, or a related analytical role
• Experience supporting or partnering with wholesale businesses strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a hands-on approach
• Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning or ERP systems a plus

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation
• Verbal and written communication with others
• Able to lift/carry/move/push/pull objects up to 25lbs minimum including fixtures and product
• Able to walk, sit and stand for periods of time
• Able to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, phones
• Must be able to access various areas of a given location.

Total Rewards Package

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Healthcare, Vision, Dental
• 401k with company match
• Competitive salary
• Generous discount

* Compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

* The hybrid model may be rescinded at any time due to business needs or the company’s discretion.