Assistant Planner, Haircare

Description 
 The Assistant Planner, Sales Planning – Haircare supports the Senior Manager and owns end-to-end planning for Tier 2 wholesale accounts, including forecasting, inventory planning, execution, and broader planning initiatives. This role maintains Stock & Sales Plans, manages order and PO workflows, provides insights, and partners cross-functionally to support in-stock levels and operational excellence.

Wholesale Account Planning (Tier 2 Ownership) •    Own sales and inventory planning for Tier 2 wholesale accounts, including forecasting, replenishment, and in-season management •    Build and maintain Stock & Sales Plans, incorporating distribution changes, promotions, and launches •    Monitor account performance, identify risks and opportunities, and adjust forecasts •    Partner with Sales and Account Management on sales expectations and shipment plans   Stock & Sales Plan Support (Tier 1 Support) •    Support the Senior Manager in maintaining Stock & Sales Plans for Tier 1 accounts •    Assist in seasonal planning materials, including recaps, analysis, and programming calendars •    Maintain shared planning tools, trackers, and calendars for alignment and accuracy   Forecasting, Replenishment & Inventory Management •    Manage replenishment and inventory flow for Tier 2 accounts, including forecast exceptions and WOS metrics •    Analyze data to identify OOS risks, imbalances, and reorder opportunities •    Track SKU lifecycle changes and ensure accurate system updates •    Submit and manage DIF and RTV requests •    Support inventory clean-up and resolve discrepancies   Shipment, Order & PO Management •    Own PO tracking for assigned accounts, ensuring forecast and inventory alignment •    Monitor order status, receipts, cancellations, and changes; flag risks and follow up with partners •    Maintain accurate order logs and shipment trackers •    Support SKU- and door-level analysis for reorder, event, and opening order recommendations   Launch Management •    Own planning support for launches across Tier 2 accounts, including setup, forecasting, and tracking •    Prepare launch documentation, including distribution lists, door-level plans, and setup files •    Track and analyze launch performance, providing insights and recommendations   Assortment & Administrative Support •    Maintain assortment tools, SKU trackers, and pricing updates •    Support system and retailer template updates for SKU changes, discontinuations, and RTVs •    Prepare materials for retailer meetings and internal reviews   Reporting & Analytics •    Maintain reporting on sales, inventory, WOS, service levels, returns, and PO tracking •    Build standardized reports and dashboards for the Senior Manager and planning team •    Provide insights on trends, risks, and opportunities to support decision-making   Cross-Functional & Retailer Support •    Partner with Sales, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, and Customer Service on forecasts, inventory, and execution •    Support communication to retailers and field teams on OOS updates, in-stock timing, and assortment changes •    Assist in developing tools and materials for internal and external stakeholders Qualifications 
 Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree preferred • 1–2 years of experience in planning, allocation, supply chain, operations, finance, merchandising, or related field; internships accepted   Skills • Strong analytical and mathematical skills; able to manage large datasets • Advanced Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and data manipulation • Experience with SAP, Databricks, Power BI, order management, returns, or inventory systems a plus • Detail-oriented with strong organization and time management skills • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Strong