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Volcom DTC Planner in Costa Mesa, California
Title: DTC Planner
From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60+ countries. With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like. We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way. Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital. This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth. Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The DTC Retail Planner position is a vital role in our Direct to Consumer (DTC) channel and will be responsible for building financial sales, gross margin, and inventory plans for both pre-season and in-season time periods.
Present monthly category level open-to-buy process
Create and maintain annual, seasonal and monthly merchandise plans
Provide strategic buy quantities to Buying team
Analyze current data and trends to identify risks and opportunities to business and recommend strategies to achieve financial sales goals
Maximize opportunities through key item programs
Develop, maintain and update tools/reports to support the needs of the business
Partner with cross functional partners to implement consistent and profitable in-season replenishment strategies
Review new store floor plans to ensure ideal presentation levels are met
Provide pricing and promotional recommendations
Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Minimum of 5+ years of DTC Retail Planning or relevant work experience
Curious, innovative, strategic and results driven
Strong analytical, verbal and communication skills
Highly proficient in Retail Math and Excel
Passionate about analyzing information and identifying risks and opportunities
Ability to work in a results-oriented team environment
Takes initiative to drive business and think outside of the box
This is a hybrid position requiring hours out of our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA
LIBERATED PERKS:
Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
Discounts on Liberated Merch
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)
401k, including employer contribution
Surf and Snow Team Building Days
Summer Half Day Fridays
Paid Time Off
Referral Program
Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Costa Mesa, CA is $70,000 - $80,000. This position is hybrid and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or ADAaccommodations@liberatedbrands.com.
