Planning Manager

Description

Uno Alla Volta (“One at a Time”) is a unique artisan brand that collaborates with makers around the world to create handcrafted treasures for the home and self. Each piece tells the story of the artisan who created it — blending craftsmanship, creativity, and connection. As part of the Guild Brands portfolio, Uno Alla Volta has a focus on catalog, e-commerce, and digital growth. The Planning Manager will drive seasonal planning, forecasting, and inventory management to maximize profitability across each season’s lifecycle.

Responsibilities

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the responsibilities and tasks listed below. Other duties may be assigned.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Other responsibilities or tasks may be assigned as needed.

•       Own annual planning of sales, profit, and inventory objectives for assigned categories, including maintaining a monthly open-to-buy.
•       Build pre-season plans that translate merchandising and marketing strategies into seasonal product plans.
•       Manage in-season forecasting, monitoring sales against plan and adjusting inventory positions.
•        Lead post-season hindsight and liquidation strategy to clear inventory profitably.
• Manage inventory to satisfy demand and meet fulfillment, turnover, and profitability objectives.

Requirements

•       4 - 6 years of relevant experience in Merchandise Planning, preferably within an eCommerce or omnichannel environment, including Sales, Margin Forecasting, and Open-to-Buy management.
•       Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, inventory control, business, accounting, retail, or related field (or equivalent experience).
•       Strong experience in both top-down and bottom-up planning, with a deep understanding of key financial metrics including sales, gross margin, and weeks of supply.
•      Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, drive alignment, and ensure accountability across teams.
•       Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex analysis clearly to senior leadership.
•       Highly adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment across Merchandising, Marketing, and Finance.
•       Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
•       Advanced Excel proficiency, including the ability to analyze large datasets, build intuitive reporting, and utilize advanced formulas and pivot tables.
•       Experience with purchase order systems and inventory management practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies; able to set priorities and manage time in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Guild Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and team members regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, AIDS/HIV status; medical condition; political activities, affiliations, or beliefs; child or spousal support withholding; domestic violence, assault, or stalking victim status; lawful conduct occurring during nonworking hours away from the employer's premises; credit report or information; citizenship and/or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Guild Brands will provide qualified applicants and team members with disabilities any needed reasonable accommodations as required by law.

4+ years merchandise planning experience, bachelor's degree (or equiv), advanced Excel, forecasting, open-to-buy, inventory management, cross-functional leadership, strong communication.

Key Responsibilities

• forecasting sales
• planning inventory
• managing inventory

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job Details

• Category: Supply Chain / Logistics / Procurement
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — North Branford, Connecticut, United States
• Salary: USD 80,000 – 95,000 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Retirement plan

About Uno Alla Volta

An artisan brand collaborating with makers to create handcrafted home and personal goods, focused on catalog and e-commerce growth. — Industry: Retail and Wholesale