Planning ManagerIt's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Peter Millar was founded in 2001 with a single cashmere sweater offered in 24 colors. Based in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, the American lifestyle brand has grown to include luxury performance sportswear, seasonal resort and country club apparel, sophisticated classics, casually refined tailored clothing and sartorial accessories.We strive to capture timeless style upgraded with signature innovations, in designs that are in tune with modern life. We embrace working hard, being kind and doing right by our customers, aiming to set a higher standard for the apparel industry.The Planning Manager is responsible for driving the financial performance, inventory strategy, and replenishment execution of Peter Millar's Essentials business. This role owns both planning and buying responsibilities for core styles across multiple channels, ensuring exceptional in-stock rates while optimizing inventory productivity, margin, and working capital.This individual serves as the primary business owner for Peter Millar's core assortment, developing demand forecasts, inventory plans, purchase strategies, and replenishment actions that support long-term growth.
The role partners closely with Merchandising, Sourcing, Operations, Distribution, Wholesale, Retail, and E-commerce teams to ensure product availability and a best-in-class customer experience.The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and commercially minded leader who can balance customer service, inventory productivity, and financial performance. They are comfortable making large inventory investment decisions, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and can translate complex data into actionable business strategies. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring Peter Millar's core assortment remains available whenever and wherever customers want to buy it.Essential Functions:Financial Planning & ForecastingInventory Management & ReplenishmentBuying & Vendor ManagementBusiness AnalysisCross-Functional LeadershipCompetencies:Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel proficiencyExperience operating within modern planning systemsAbility to balance strategic thinking with detailed executionComfortable driving structure and governance in a growing environmentStrong cross-functional communication and influence skillsEntrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and refine processesAdvanced or Expert in Microsoft Excel (familiar with: creating variables, power query editor, and data models)Familiarity with forecasting methodologies and statistical modelsDesired Education And Experience:Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Analytics, Merchandising, or related field.5+ years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory planning, buying, replenishment, or supply chain planning.Strong analytical and financial acumen.Advanced Excel skills and experience with planning systems and business intelligence tools like PowerBi, Power Query, Excel Labs, SQL, large data models.Proven ability to manage large SKU assortments and inventory investments.Strong communication and presentation skills.Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and refine processes.PreferredExperience in apparel, footwear, or luxury consumer goods.Experience managing replenishment or never-out-of-stock businesses.Knowledge of forecasting and inventory optimization methodologies.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Peter Millar & G/FORE are equal opportunity employers. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Both Peter Millar & G/FORE prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and they afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, genetic information, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Both Peter Millar & G/FORE comply with applicable state, county and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.