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Manager, Planning (DTC)
Company : Centric Brands Inc.
Location : New York, NY
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
About Us
Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
Specific Responsibilities Would Include
Centric Brands is looking for a dynamic, creative and resourceful Planning Manager to join its Lifestyle team and manage the Dockers DTC business. This individual must be a self-starter and team player who takes initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited about joining a team on a journey to accelerate transformation across Centric Brands.
The Planning Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining demand and financial plans, across product categories that support the commercial goals of the business. In addition, the Planner will ensure timely and accurate communication of weekly, monthly, and adjusted seasonal forecasts.
Responsibilities:
- Develop bottoms up 12-18 month rolling forecasts at the style/color level, based on history, trends, promotional activity etc. and adjusting forecasts on a weekly basis to accommodate changes in trend.
- Aggregate forecasts into comprehensive 12-month revenue and margin plans, and manage the seasonal OTB.
- Monitor actual performance against forecasts, making weekly and monthly adjustments to unit and key financial metrics based on sales insights.
- Clearly communicate variances, providing supporting details.
- Call out potential issues and/or risk of actual sales vs projected sales.
- Key Partner with Finance, Operations, Merchandising, Supply planning, and cross functional DTC partners.
- Develop and distribute weekly reporting on sales performance and inventory levels.
- Conduct end-of-season reviews, analyzing seasonal sell-through against targets to identify opportunities and risks for the next season.
- Collaborate with the merchant and DTC team to analyze the business, maximize style performance, and identify OTB opportunities or risks.
- Become a liaison on systems initiatives as they pertain to DTC planning
- Develop effective replenishment forecast models, based on demand patterns, and partner with supply planning on maintaining required service levels, with the appropriate levels of inventory.
- Manage the virtual allocation or reservation of product to the DTC channel, based on the demand forecast, and adjusts quantities as needed.
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of experience with extensive knowledge of a direct to consumer business
- Wholesale/Retail replenishment experience in a seasonally driven product category
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Ability to think both strategically and execute tactically
- Ability to partner and collaborate at all levels with multiple areas of the business
- Be able to influence others based on analysis and forecasting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to convey point of view
- Must be proficient at creating new reporting tools to help analyze and drive the business
- Entrepreneurial mindset and resourceful – Capable of problem solving
- Foster a collaborative, positive, results-driven work environment
- SAP experience, a plus
- Shopify experience, a plus
- Retail planning knowledge or experience required
In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.
Salary Range: $104,000 - $120,000
At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.
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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Frequently asked questions
Excelling as a Manager, Planning (DTC) in fashion demands sharp analytical skills, mastery in demand forecasting, and the ability to navigate dynamic consumer trends. Proficiency in coordinating cross-functional teams and expertise in retail inventory management are also pivotal for driving direct-to-consumer growth.
Over a quarter, the Planning Manager continuously refines forecasts, adjusts inventory allocations, and collaborates with merchandising to respond to market shifts. They balance strategic long-term plans with tactical weekly updates to optimize revenue and margin in fast-moving seasonal categories.
Professionals often progress from Manager, Planning (DTC) to senior roles like Director of Planning or Head of Demand Planning. With experience, they may expand into broader supply chain leadership or strategic commercial roles, leveraging their deep understanding of consumer-driven inventory strategies.
New York's fast-paced retail environment demands swift adaptation to trend shifts and consumer behavior changes. The high competition and cost of living influence salary expectations and staff retention, requiring planning managers to be agile and innovative in forecasting and inventory management.
New York's robust fashion and lifestyle sectors maintain steady demand for planning managers skilled in DTC operations. The city's concentration of brands and e-commerce growth fuels opportunities, though competition is intense, emphasizing the value of strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
At Centric Brands Inc., the Planning Manager (DTC) plays a vital role connecting forecasting with commercial strategy, fostering cross-department collaboration, and supporting innovation. The company’s culture of respect and creativity encourages planners to drive transformative growth while engaging in social impact initiatives.
Centric Brands expects precise, data-driven forecasts with weekly adjustments reflecting market trends. The Manager must deliver comprehensive sales and inventory reports, identify risks proactively, and collaborate with finance and operations to align planning with business objectives.
For this position in New York City, salary typically ranges from $104,000 to $120,000 annually. This reflects the competitive market for skilled planners with DTC expertise, accounting for the city's higher living costs and the role's strategic responsibilities in retail demand planning.
Employers prioritize candidates with a bachelor's degree and 5+ years managing seasonal demand planning in retail or wholesale. Proficiency in Excel, SAP, and retail planning systems, combined with strong analytical and communication skills, is highly valued to handle New York’s dynamic fashion market.
The Manager partners with merchandising, supply planning, and finance teams to align forecasts with inventory and sales strategies. This collaboration ensures styles perform optimally by adjusting open-to-buy budgets, replenishment models, and inventory allocations specific to the DTC channel.