About the Job

The Senior Planner is responsible for developing sales plans, managing inventory, submitting global buys, analyzing sales trends, identifying risks and opportunities, and preparing quarterly forecast and budget projections. Reporting directly to the Director of Planning, this role plays a critical part in supporting planning initiatives across key product categories and assisting with licensor forecasting.

This position requires strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of retail math, sales forecasting, inventory management, and planning systems, along with advanced Excel proficiency and strong communication skills.

What You Will Do (including but not limited to):

• Develop monthly sales, margin, and inventory plans by account and category.
• Analyze historical sales performance and partner with sales teams to develop strategic forecasts and business plans.
• Reforecast and report on sales, margins, receipts, and inventory on a monthly basis, or as needed.
• Monitor open orders against sales plans and receipt flow to ensure alignment with forecast expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, inventory efficiency, reporting processes, and operational workflows.
• Support process optimization initiatives that enhance visibility and cross-functional alignment.
• Utilize data analysis and reporting insights to recommend business improvements and drive efficiencies.
• Assist with licensor forecasting and forecast management processes.
• Support ad hoc reporting, planning analyses, and other business initiatives as needed.
• Coordinate with sales and production teams on consolidated global buys.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and company objectives.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's of 5 years of experience in Wholesale Planning and/ or Buying.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formulas, etc)
• Strong understanding of retail math, inventory management, and forecasting methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail, follow-through, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to adapt quickly and contribute effectively within a dynamic business environment.

What We Offer

At ULAC, we are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package for all New York, New Jersey & California-based employees includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to quality health care coverage with a variety of plan options to fit your needs.

Fitness Reimbursement
Reimbursement is for eligible health and wellness programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle through our medical benefits plan.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
Income protection to support you during unexpected health challenges, 100% company-paid.

Group-Term Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid)

Accidents can happen in an instant, affecting you and a loved one. Our Group-term Life Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance is designed to help families by providing financial protection in case of death or severe injury resulting from an accident.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Confidential support services for mental health, work-life balance, and other personal matters.

401(k) Retirement Plan
Plan for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, including employer matching of up to 4.5%

Pet Insurance
Coverage options to help care for your furry family members.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
Competitive paid vacation and sick leave to support your work-life balance.

Bereavement Leave
Paid time off to grieve and attend to personal matters following the loss of a loved one.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Commuter Benefits
Tax-advantaged options to help cover public transit and commuting costs.

Tuition Reimbursement
Support for continued learning and development through approved educational programs.

Voluntary Life Insurance

Option to voluntarily add additional financial protection in the event of an unfortunate loss.

Our Leadership Team Responsibilities

At ULAC, we are looking for people who share our vision of fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement. All team members at ULAC are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment so everyone can deliver their best. Leadership behaviors that model ULAC's mission and values of Unity, Loyalty, Achievement, and Charity include:

• Lead Proactively: Anticipate and solve problems early, stay curious, and encourage team members to focus on solutions and high performance. Drive innovation by identifying and implementing improved approaches.
• Provide Positive & Frequent Performance Feedback: Regularly recognize good work, pinpoint improvement areas, and help with ongoing development.
• Initiate Structure: Implement clear, challenging team goals, communicate them effectively, and create organized plans that align with company objectives.
• Achieve Objectives: Create and follow through on effective plans, guide team members consistently, and use data from reports to make decisions that help people and processes.
• Foster Positive Culture: Build and maintain an uplifting, trusting, and innovative workplace.
• Communicate Effectively: Promote open communication, listen actively, and facilitate teamwork and conflict resolution.
• Motivate and Inspire: Lead by example, show respect, and give encouragement. Inspire teams to achieve their best.
• Train and Develop Others: Act as a coach and mentor, focus on transferring knowledge, enhancing skills, and supporting high performance.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands and working conditions of this position are representative of what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The functions of this position are typically performed in an office setting and the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee may be occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and distance vision.