Wholesale Planning Manager

True Classic is hiring a Wholesale Planning Manager to lead forecasting, inventory strategy, and cross-functional alignment for our fast-growing wholesale channel. This role serves as the strategic anchor of the wholesale planning function — driving data-backed decisions that optimize inventory health, margin, and partner performance. You will collaborate closely with Merchandising, Finance, and Sales to develop demand forecasts, manage open-to-buy (OTB), and shape strategies that support both our core replenishment business and seasonal growth opportunities.

This position partners with an executional counterpart who oversees day-to-day operational processes, allowing you to focus on strategic insights, scenario planning, and business partnership. If you’re a builder, analytical thinker, and collaborator who thrives at the intersection of data and storytelling, this is a rare opportunity to shape the foundation of an evolving channel at scale.

Note: This is a full-time, onsite role requiring in-office presence at our Calabasas office.

Areas of Accountability

Strategic Forecasting & OTB Management

• Lead the development and management of wholesale forecasts and OTB to deliver on financial targets.
• Partner with Sales and Finance to align topline revenue goals with inventory investments and delivery timelines.
• Translate insights into actionable strategies across core replenishment and seasonal assortments.
• Build forecasting logic and tools to support more automated, accurate decision-making.

S&OP Alignment & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as the primary planning partner for Wholesale Sales, Merchandising, and Operations teams.
• Drive bi-weekly S&OP discussions, connecting forecast, capacity, and buy plans into a single, cohesive view.
• Collaborate with Finance to evaluate sales, margin, and cash flow impacts of planning scenarios.

Inventory Health & Channel Analytics

• Monitor inventory by partner, category, and delivery window to identify risk and opportunity.
• Recommend proactive actions (reorder, reflow, or markdown) to optimize sell-through and margin.
• Develop consistent reporting frameworks to track KPIs such as WOS, sell-through, and in-stock rates.

Partnership with Planning Support

• Provide strategic direction and oversight to executional support responsible for PO tracking, inventory reconciliation, and data management.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency in reporting and handoffs between U.S. and international teams.
• Build scalable workflows and documentation to drive continuity as the function grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4+ years of experience in planning, forecasting, or demand management — wholesale and apparel experience required.
• Proven success managing OTB and delivering business results in an omnichannel environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or planning tools (experience with statistical forecasting tools preferred).
• Strong financial acumen and storytelling ability — able to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience collaborating across functions.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation

• Competitive salary + quarterly bonus

Time Off

• Unlimited PTO and sick time

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• $75/month Wellness Stipend

• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work & Growth Support

• $75/month Personal Workspace Stipend

• $75/month Learning & Development Stipend

Perks

• $1,000/year True Classic merchandise allowance

• 401(k) plan with 3% company match

 

True Classic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support differences in race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, and abilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.

About True Classic

At True Classic, our purpose is simple: empower everyone to look good and feel good.

Founded in 2019, we’re a fast-growing apparel brand obsessed with fit, quality, and impact. But we’re building more than great products—we’re building a high-performance team where smart, driven people do meaningful work, move fast, and see the direct results of what they create.

Everything we do is guided by the True Classic Operating System (TCOS)—the principles that shape how we work, make decisions, and win together:

• Move the Needle – Our #1 value and the ultimate filter for decision-making. We focus on delivering tangible, measurable results that drive real business impact.
• Paint the Picture – We set clear vision and help others see what great looks like.
• Seek the Truth – We use data, customer insight, and curiosity to guide decisions.
• Get 1% Better – We continuously improve how we work through strong systems and small wins.
• Build Leverage – We maximize impact with the right mix of people, tools, automation, and AI.
• Crush the Challenge – We surface problems early and take ownership to solve them.
• Go Fast – We take initiative, move with urgency, and bias toward action.
• Be Creative – We challenge the norm and find better ways to win.
• Lead with Empathy – We care deeply about our customers and each other.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, take ownership of your work, and want to build something that actually moves the needle—join us and help shape what’s next at True Classic!