Company Description

Overview

SPANX isn’t your average company. We revolutionized an industry by challenging the status quo and putting the customer first. You might know the story: our founder, Sara Blakely, who needed the right thing as a base layer to feel 100% in white pants, so she cut the legs off a pair of tights and Spanx was born. The spark of that origin is the fuel for our future. We grew up in shapewear. But we’ve graduated. For 25 years (yep, we're old enough to rent a car now), we've been experimenting, innovating, and occasionally banging our heads against the drawing board. And we will never stop obsessing about what women who are out there doing their thing deserve. Because we are those women. And we’re honored to create on behalf of us all.

We make elevated essentials with confidence built in. Essentials for layering underneath or wearing out loud, for “just-between-us” and “where'd you get that?” For everything you've got planned (and don't). Because what you put on can change how you show up. And if its' not working for you, it's got no place in your closet. Or on your body. Creating items that’ll make you feel great is a matter of the heart—and the lab. In every Spanx product is technology we design and build to highlight, complement, and form your look, just the way you like it. SPANX design and technology help make sure what you see in the mirror reflects that feeling of feeling your best (you know the feeling?). We are a high-growth, innovative and ambitious company and we are embarking on an exciting trajectory of both digital and international expansion. 

Job Description

About the role

The Senior Planner of Wholesale Planning at Spanx is tasked with managing and executing financial and brand strategies for our wholesale business. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing seasonal and long-term plans that align with financial objectives, optimize inventory, and strengthen our partnerships with key wholesale accounts. This role involves collaborating with our Sales Managers and Merchandising Team to analyze retail trends and achieve financial targets.

This role is based in our Atlanta headquarters, requires weekly in-office work Tuesday-Thursday, and reports to the Director, Wholesale Planning.

You’ll love it because you will…

• Own the top-down and bottom-up planning for assigned international wholesale partners, including pre-season planning, in-season forecasting, and post-season analysis
• Develop and implement international wholesale planning strategies in alignment with the company’s goals
• Evaluate and redesign the international wholesale monthly planning process to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Analyze sales trends, market conditions, and historical data to forecast demand accurately
• Partner with wholesale partners and distributors to manage inventory levels to optimize stock availability and minimize excess inventory
• Execute with Sales Mangers’ quarterly hindsight on Shipments vs Plan to drive future strategic shipments and assortment decisions
• Partner with the Merchandising team to effectively manage inventory composition across new, carryover, and core styles for assigned international wholesale partners
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless S&OP implementation
• Develop relationships with cross-functional team members – Sales, Merchandising, BI & Data teams

Qualifications

We require...

• 5+ years of relevant merchandise planning across wholesale and retail experience is preferred
• In-depth understanding of international market dynamics
• Proficiency in planning software and tools, such as Excel, SAP, and other relevant platforms
• A strong aptitude for working effectively in dynamic environments. This includes a proven ability to embrace new ideas and experiences, actively pursue learning opportunities, approach challenges with innovation and creativity, and contribute to and drive organizational change
• Experience in building connections between individuals and teams, fostering a climate that encourages cross-organizational collaboration. A willingness to freely share connections encourages team support for others and strives to maximize overall organizational benefits
• A thought partner who can pinpoint opportunities for process improvement effectively managing change
• Decision Making Process: Problem Solves; proficient in identifying root causes in a problem, generating effective solutions with teams, using facts and data for prompt decisions, and taking responsibility for results
• Influence: Establishes credibility and uses compelling insights to appeal to others’ needs and persuade them to a different point of view
• Creativity & Innovation: Embraces new ideas; seeks out diverse perspectives; reassesses, experiments, and brainstorms to generate ideas and insights; thinks in new and different ways to create innovative approaches and solutions
• Communication: Speaks clearly and understandably; presents with confidence; gauges audience reaction, interest, and understanding, and adjusts communication style or content accordingly

Additional Information

Spanx is proud of our continued Progressive People Practices…

• Company Healthcare Plan: $0.00 out of pocket (Employee only benefit) Fertility testing and treatment are included in Spanx’s medical plans, even without the diagnosis of infertility. 
• Parental Leave Policy: Primary caregiver receives 16 weeks AND will have the option to work a half-time schedule (20 hours per week) for up to four additional weeks with full-time (40 hours per week) pay.
• Mental Health Days:10 days
• 401K: Matched up to 4% with immediate vesting.
• PTO & Company Holidays: PLUS two full weeks of companywide closures (one in the Summer; one between Christmas and NYE)
• Flex Friday: Year-round half-day Fridays!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.