Merchandise Planner

About Us:Pistola is redefining modern denim through craftsmanship and innovation, blending timeless style with forward-thinking design to create iconic, sustainable, and functional pieces that inspire confidence in every fit. As a Los Angeles-based contemporary apparel brand under KNG—Pistola and Daze—we're known for effortlessly elevated essentials with a clean, cool California aesthetic.**Please note that this position is based onsite in our Vernon, CA HQ and requires in office presence M-F.Position Overview: We are hiring a highly analytical and strategic Wholesale Planning Manager to join our fast-growing team at Pistola. In this role, you will partner closely with the Wholesale Sales team to drive revenue growth, optimize inventory, and enhance profitability across key wholesale accounts. You’ll lead merchandise planning, financial forecasting, and in-season management while delivering data-driven insights that fuel smart, agile decisions. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented planner with a deep understanding of the wholesale apparel landscape and a passion for growing businesses through smart analytics and collaboration.What You’ll Do: Strategic Planning & Forecasting Lead the monthly forecast and budget process in partnership with the Sales team, aligning financial targets with merchandise strategies by account. Develop and manage seasonal merchandise plans to support sales and gross margin goals across all wholesale ventory & OTB Management Own open-to-buy (OTB) planning, identifying risks, opportunities, and recommending actionable strategies to optimize inventory. Oversee in-season inventory flow, leveraging available-to-sell (ATS) inventory to maximize sales, improve turns, and minimize overstock.Reporting & Insights Create weekly performance reports tracking sales, inventory levels, and retail performance by style, color, and classification. Compile hindsight analyses and apply insights to improve future plans, forecasts, and assortment strategies. Monitor account-level performance and recommend actions to address aging or excess inventory.Account & Cross-Functional Support Partner with Sales to prepare for market appointments, providing account-specific recaps, historical selling, and financial overviews. Review and refine market buys, recommending ATS usage to support updated forecasts and maximize efficiency. Present performance summaries and inventory strategies to senior leadership and stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Sales, Merchandising, Production, and Logistics to ensure operational alignment and execution.Tools & Process Development Build and maintain planning tools, dashboards, and ad hoc reports to support evolving business needs and improve decision-making.Who You Are: 5+ years of experience in planning, merchandising, or inventory management, with a focus on wholesale apparel or fashion retail Proven expertise in open-to-buy management, seasonal planning, and account-level forecasting Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in ERP or wholesale planning platforms such as NuORDER, JOOR, or Full Circle is a strong plus Deep knowledge of retail math and key performance indicators (sell-through, stock-to-sales, margin, turns) Strong analytical acumen with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable presenting to internal stakeholders and external partners Highly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Created: 2025-09-25