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Wholesale Planning Manager

Austin, TX

Tecovas was founded with the simple goal of making the world's best western boots, apparel and leather goods - and selling them at a fair price. We are a brand revolutionizing a category and welcoming first-time boot buyers and western enthusiasts alike.

Tecovas is looking for a Wholesale Merchandise Planning Manager. Reporting to the Director of Planning and Allocation, you will be a key member of Tecovas setting the foundation for all future wholesale planning processes and responsible for product level forecasting and buying for wholesale accounts, partnering cross-functionally and working closely with the wholesales sales team, DTC planning, sourcing, and the merchant team. 

This role is required to be based in Austin, TX. Candidates must either be currently located in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX.

What you’ll do:

  • Category, Item, Account Inventory Forecasting:
    • Build and manage the pre-season buys forecasting process, including both top-down and bottom-up strategies for style, color, and size plans to meet sales, inventory, and margin goals based on the sales team forecasts.
    • Work with DTC planning team to place timely POs in line with our production timelines.
    • Collaborate closely with the wholesale and merchandising teams on assortment and pricing before market, coordinating SKU counts, class plans, and communicating risks to ensure initial markup (IMU) and financial targets are met.
  • Financial Updates and Reporting:
    • Support the monthly Open to Buy process for the wholesale channel by analyzing account-level demand, current trends, and future projections to maximize opportunities and mitigate risks. 
    • Communicate key item investments, best and worst sellers, and their impact on the bottom line to management.
    • Provide ad hoc reporting and tools as needed for strategic business decisions and sales partners.
  • Inventory Management:
    • Create order templates and replenishment flow forecasts, tracking PO timing, and managing weekly sell-in, sell-through, and ATS performance to ensure inventory availability.
    • Partner with the DTC planning team on style risk, channel transfers, receipt needs, and capacity planning pre-season. 
    • Communicate inventory positions effectively, highlighting out-of-stock risks and overstock situations.
    • Work with DTC planning team to place timely POs in line with our production timelines and MOQ requirements.

Experience we’re looking for:

  • 7+ years of experience in wholesale and DTC planning preferably within the footwear industry
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, or a related field.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Advanced analytical and Excel modeling abilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.

What you bring to the table:

  • A passion for being a key business partner in a growing, world-class wholesale organization.
  • Strong curiosity in solving complex business problems; ability to dive deep into data, extract meaning, and drive insights.
  • A self-starter attitude with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple assignments, communicate priorities, take initiative, and work independently.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • A collaborative working style and enthusiasm for partnering with cross-functional teams across the company.
  • Passion for retail and a drive to support the growth of a customer-centric organization.
  • Strong character, driven by kindness and transparency.

Full Time Benefits & Perks: 

  • We offer insurance plans that pay 79-90% of your health premium coverage and 100% of your dental & vision insurance coverage for your family/dependents
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Corporate wellness program
  • Competitive salary
  • Eligibility to participate in Corporate Bonus Program
  • Generous employee discounts!

About Us:

Tecovas was born out of a love for cowboy boots, their time-honored craftsmanship, rich materials that last, and traditional styling that always looks good. Each pair of Tecovas boots is crafted by hand in over 200 steps. It’s not the easiest or cheapest method, but we’re committed to classic construction techniques that stand the test of time. With 41 retail stores (and counting) across the country, we’re bringing western goods into new frontiers and aim to be the most welcoming brand in western. We’re certainly growing- and hiring passionate, humble, positive, and talented people determined to help us continue to grow!

Important note: We strive to hire values-aligned people because we believe it takes each and all of us to be successful, and lead with grit, speed and a clear vision of where we’re headed. In a remote setting, interviewing at Tecovas may include phone interviews, virtual “on-site” interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you’re on the fence, just give it a try! 

Hiring process and disclaimer: Should you receive an offer from us after going through the interview process, a background check will be conducted prior to onboarding. The results of a background check are evaluated as part of the hiring process, but this does not mean that you will not be considered for the job based upon the results. We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage everyone to apply! 

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