Planner - Wholesale
About the job
- At least 2 years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, allocation, or a related analytical role within retail, apparel, or e-commerce.
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data-analysis functions.
- A strong understanding of forecasting, replenishment, inventory management, and merchandise-planning principles.
- Experience with planning, enterprise resource planning, or reporting tools such as Prediko, AIMS, TikTok Shop, Shopify, or Google Analytics is preferred.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights and recommendations to cross-functional teams.
- Analyze sales, inventory, and e-commerce performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop forecasts, inventory plans, and stock-keeping-unit-level projections to support business objectives.
- Manage inventory levels and replenishment strategies to maintain optimal stock positions.
- Execute monthly buys and support seasonal assortment planning in partnership with Merchandising and leadership teams.
- Monitor inventory performance, sell-through rates, and product productivity to maximize revenue and margin.
- Collaborate with E-Commerce, Production, and Wholesale teams to align inventory and sales strategies.
- Review purchase-order flow, production timelines, and delivery schedules, making recommendations to improve inventory efficiency.
- Conduct size and assortment analysis to support accurate buying and allocation decisions.
- Prepare and communicate weekly, monthly, and quarterly business recaps and reporting.
- Identify process improvements and contribute to planning best practices across the organization.
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience with planning, enterprise resource planning, or reporting tools such as Prediko, AIMS, TikTok Shop, Shopify, or Google Analytics.
About the company
DNAM Brands designs, manufactures, and distributes apparel and accessories for men, women, and children, including private-label programs and a broad portfolio of licensed brands. It runs in-house design, product development, sampling, and production, plus licensing program management, with a global logistics network that handles inventory, shipping, and delivery to retailers and consumers. Its vertical integration and its mix of over 20 licenses, along with 15 international distributors and a direct-to-consumer arm, help it control quality and speed from concept to delivery. Its goal is to connect fashion labels to a worldwide retail network through end-to-end brand building, manufacturing, and distribution that supports scalable growth and consistent quality.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DNAM updated its site on May 3, 2026, signaling active commercial operations.
- July 2026 postings show continued product development and e-commerce investment.
- Von Dutch Ranch launch momentum supports near-term merchandising and wholesale sell-in.
What critics are saying
- Inactive July 2026 roles suggest hiring instability and slower execution across e-commerce teams.
- A 2013 DNAM licensing fight with Lindsay Lohan shows license-friction and royalty exposure.
- Fashion licensing is fragile; losing Von Dutch or Ed Hardy would cut leverage quickly.
What makes DNAM Brands unique
- DNAM Brands runs design, manufacturing, sampling, and distribution in-house across three continents.
- It controls over 20 licenses, including Von Dutch, Ed Hardy, and Kendall + Kylie.
- Its private-label plus licensing model reaches wholesale, DTC, and international distributors.
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