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Makati City, Philippines
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ARMSTRONG CORPORATE CENTER

Make your next big career move by applying as KMC Solutions' next SENIOR PLANNER

Wantable is a fast-growing U.S.-based online personal styling and fashion retailer dedicated to delivering curated apparel and lifestyle experiences through data-driven merchandising and exceptional customer service.

As our Senior Planner, you will own the merchandise planning function across six business units, partnering closely with the Sr. Director of Planning & Assortment to develop financial and inventory strategies that drive business performance. You will lead Open-to-Buy (OTB), forecasting, inventory planning, and reporting while providing strategic recommendations that optimize sales, margin, and inventory health.

This is a highly visible individual contributor role within our Merchandising organization, working cross-functionally with Buying, Finance, and Digital Commerce teams. We are looking for a strategic, analytical, and self-driven planning professional who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and can influence decisions through data and financial insights. The role also serves as a planning leader, helping elevate planning standards and analytical rigor across the broader merchandising team. 

On top of your salary, here are the exciting benefits you can look forward to:

  • Work directly with senior leaders and play a key role in shaping merchandise planning strategy across six business units.
  • High-impact role with real ownership—your decisions directly influence inventory, sales, and financial performance.
  • Opportunity to work with a fast-growing U.S.-based fashion and e-commerce company in a collaborative, data-driven environment.
  • Exposure to modern planning methodologies, AI-enabled tools, and advanced retail analytics.
  • Flexible remote work arrangement while collaborating with global cross-functional teams.
  • A culture that values autonomy, innovation, and continuous improvement, where your ideas can drive meaningful business results.
  • Career growth opportunities as you help establish planning standards and influence the future of the Planning & Assortment function.
  • Be part of a team that embraces ownership, analytical excellence, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

The main responsibilities of a SENIOR PLANNER include:

  • Lead the merchandise planning function across six business units, ensuring financial and inventory plans align with business objectives.
  • Own and manage the Open-to-Buy (OTB) process, including planning cadence, governance, and financial targets.
  • Develop and maintain sales, inventory, receipts, and demand forecasts while continuously adjusting plans based on business performance and market trends.
  • Translate business goals into actionable merchandise and inventory strategies that optimize sales, margin, and inventory health.
  • Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, sell-through, weeks of supply (WOS), and other key metrics to provide data-driven recommendations.
  • Lead weekly, monthly, and seasonal reporting, hindsight analysis, and financial reviews to identify opportunities and business risks.
  • Manage markdown, clearance, and inventory liability strategies to maintain healthy inventory levels and minimize excess stock.
  • Partner closely with Merchandising, Buying, Finance, and Digital Commerce teams to support assortment planning and strategic business decisions.
  • Continuously improve planning tools, reporting processes, and forecasting methodologies while leveraging AI-enabled and modern planning technologies.
  • Establish planning best practices, mentor team members, and help elevate analytical capabilities across the merchandising organization.

To apply, you must be an expert on the following requirements:

  • 7–10 years of experience in Retail Planning, Merchandise Planning, Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP), Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, or Allocation Planning.
  • Proven expertise in Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning, merchandise financial planning, forecasting, and inventory management.
  • Strong understanding of retail math, including sell-through, weeks of supply (WOS), inventory turn, IMU%, GM%, margin analysis, and financial forecasting.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop sales, inventory, and demand forecasts and translate data into actionable business strategies.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and make data-driven business decisions.
  • Experience influencing merchandising, buying, and assortment decisions through financial analysis and planning insights.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Merchandising, Finance, and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
  • Experience with planning and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Anaplan is highly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Business, Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.

It will also be favorable if you are knowledgeable in:

  • AI-assisted forecasting, planning, and productivity tools that improve planning accuracy and efficiency.
  • Business intelligence and data visualization platforms such as Power BI or Tableau.
  • Enterprise planning and ERP systems, including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Anaplan.
  • Merchandise assortment planning, category management, and allocation strategies.
  • E-commerce and omnichannel retail business models.
  • Process improvement, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives within merchandise planning.
  • Mentoring or coaching team members and promoting planning best practices across cross-functional teams.
  • Working in a fast-paced, high-growth retail or e-commerce environment with global stakeholders.
  • Fashion, apparel, consumer goods, beauty, or sporting goods merchandising and planning

The successful candidate must submit the following pre-employment requirements

  • Scanned copy of valid NBI Clearance
  • Accomplished Medical or PEME Slip (covered by KMC)
  • 2x2 & Half body picture with white background
  • Proof of government numbers (TIN, SSS, Pag-ibig, & Philhealth)
  • Photocopy of 2 valid IDs – front & back (government-issued)
  • Clear copy of your Birth Certificate (PSA or NSO)
  • Accomplished HR Forms & Promissory Note (will be provided by KMC’s Onboarding Team

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