Manager, Planning

As a Planning Manager at Giorgio Armani Corporation, you will play an essential role a strategic, analytical, and commercially driven Planning Manager to lead inventory and financial planning across our US business. This role will partner closely with Merchandising, Sales, E-commerce, Retail, Finance, and Operations to drive sales, margin, and inventory productivity while supporting the brand’s growth objectives.

The ideal candidate combines strong retail planning expertise with a deep understanding of consumer trends, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced apparel environment.

Our team mission is passionately conveying the vision of Giorgio Armani.

Duties & Responsibilities

Financial & Inventory Planning

• Develop and manage seasonal merchandise financial plans for the US business
• Own sales, inventory, and receipt forecasts across channels and categories
• Analyze business performance and identify risks and opportunities
• Drive in-season inventory optimization strategies to maximize sell-through and profitability
  
  

Business Analysis & Reporting

• Deliver actionable reporting and insights on sales trends, inventory productivity, and key KPIs
• Lead weekly business reviews and present strategy recommendations
• Build forecasting models and scenario plans to support decision-making
• Monitor category, style, and channel performance to inform future buys and planning strategies
  
  

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Merchandising on assortment strategies and buy plans
• Partner with Ecommerce and Retail teams to support channel-specific growth initiatives
• Work closely with Finance to align forecasts and annual operating plans
  
  

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor planners and/or assistant planners
• Foster a collaborative, data-driven, and high-performance team environment
• Improve planning tools, recaps, processes, and reporting capabilities
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• 5–8 years of merchandise planning experience within apparel, fashion, or retail
• Strong understanding of retail math, forecasting, and inventory management
• Experience managing OTB (Open-to-Buy) and financial planning processes
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with retail planning systems preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Experience managing direct reports
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Economics, or related field
  
  

The appointed candidate will be offered an hourly rate within the range of $120,000 - $125,000 with a comprehensive benefits package including: paid time off, parental leave, disability leave, bereavement, employee discount/perks and retirement plans with employer contributions.

Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.