What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Manager, Canada Wholesale position at Levi Strauss & Co.?
Job Description
Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.
As a Wholesale Planning Manager, you'll lead the planning function for our Canada Wholesale business. This San Francisco–based role is both strategic and hands-on, managing and developing a team of 2–3 planners while partnering with sales, merchandising, inventory management, and key wholesale customers. Reporting to the Director, Merchandise Planning - Canada, you'll drive alignment between forecasts and inventory strategies, shaping financial decisions and supporting long-term growth strategies.
About The Job
The expected starting salary range for this role is $110,500 - $147,300 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.
LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.
EOE M/F/Disability/Vets
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA, USA
FULL TIME/PART TIME
Full time
FILL DATE
This position is expected to be filled by 12/01/2025.
Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.
Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.
As a Wholesale Planning Manager, you'll lead the planning function for our Canada Wholesale business. This San Francisco–based role is both strategic and hands-on, managing and developing a team of 2–3 planners while partnering with sales, merchandising, inventory management, and key wholesale customers. Reporting to the Director, Merchandise Planning - Canada, you'll drive alignment between forecasts and inventory strategies, shaping financial decisions and supporting long-term growth strategies.
About The Job
- This role spans forecasting, account strategy, and trend response – demanding a mix of analytical rigor and relationship management.
- Work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sales, Inventory Management and wholesale accounts to build bottoms-up sales and inventory plans that support financial strategy and inventory investments.
- Own monthly forecasting—identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities to support business performance.
- Drive alignment between top-down financial goals and bottom-up operational plans.
- Lead a key segment of the Canada business, including Levi's and Signature Wholesale Accounts, while managing and developing a team of 2–3 planners to drive accountability and results, while building a positive team culture.
- Develop and implement data-driven action plans to optimize sales, inventory flow, and margin.
- Facilitate monthly planning reviews, support Open-to-Buy (OTB) management across Brands, and volume alignment meetings with leadership to surface risks and opportunities and shape decisions.
- Collaborate with the DTC Planning Manager to align assortment strategies and ensure success across all channels in Canada.
- Travel to Canada and visit key accounts regularly to stay close to the market and strengthen customer relationships.
- Bachelor's degree or 7 years of relevant education and experience.
- 5 years of planning, Merch planning or strategy experience within the retail industry.
- Passionate about driving continuous improvement in planning tools, processes, and systems to enhance accuracy.
- Deep understanding in managing planning cycles across multiple channels (retail, eCommerce, wholesale), retail economics, seasonal planning, product margins, and inventory dynamics.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, familiarity with planning systems.
- Proven experience in people management and team development.
- Ability to drive strategy across levels and functions.
- Proven success in trend-driven retail environments.
The expected starting salary range for this role is $110,500 - $147,300 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.
LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.
EOE M/F/Disability/Vets
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA, USA
FULL TIME/PART TIME
Full time
FILL DATE
This position is expected to be filled by 12/01/2025.
Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.
Salary : $110,500 - $147,300