Description The Assistant Planner, Sales Planning – Haircare supports the Senior Manager and owns end-to-end planning for Tier 2 wholesale accounts, including forecasting, inventory planning, execution, and broader planning initiatives. This role maintains Stock & Sales Plans, manages order and PO workflows, provides insights, and partners cross-functionally to support in-stock levels and operational excellence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Wholesale Account Planning (Tier 2 Ownership) • Own sales and inventory planning for Tier 2 wholesale accounts, including forecasting, replenishment, and in-season management • Build and maintain Stock & Sales Plans, incorporating distribution changes, promotions, and launches • Monitor account performance, identify risks and opportunities, and adjust forecasts • Partner with Sales and Account Management on sales expectations and shipment plans Stock & Sales Plan Support (Tier 1 Support) • Support the Senior Manager in maintaining Stock & Sales Plans for Tier 1 accounts • Assist in seasonal planning materials, including recaps, analysis, and programming calendars • Maintain shared planning tools, trackers, and calendars for alignment and accuracy Forecasting, Replenishment & Inventory Management • Manage replenishment and inventory flow for Tier 2 accounts, including forecast exceptions and WOS metrics • Analyze data to identify OOS risks, imbalances, and reorder opportunities • Track SKU lifecycle changes and ensure accurate system updates • Submit and manage DIF and RTV requests • Support inventory clean-up and resolve discrepancies Shipment, Order & PO Management • Own PO tracking for assigned accounts, ensuring forecast and inventory alignment • Monitor order status, receipts, cancellations, and changes; flag risks and follow up with partners • Maintain accurate order logs and shipment trackers • Support SKU- and door-level analysis for reorder, event, and opening order recommendations Launch Management • Own planning support for launches across Tier 2 accounts, including setup, forecasting, and tracking • Prepare launch documentation, including distribution lists, door-level plans, and setup files • Track and analyze launch performance, providing insights and recommendations Assortment & Administrative Support • Maintain assortment tools, SKU trackers, and pricing updates • Support system and retailer template updates for SKU changes, discontinuations, and RTVs • Prepare materials for retailer meetings and internal reviews Reporting & Analytics • Maintain reporting on sales, inventory, WOS, service levels, returns, and PO tracking • Build standardized reports and dashboards for the Senior Manager and planning team • Provide insights on trends, risks, and opportunities to support decision-making Cross-Functional & Retailer Support • Partner with Sales, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, and Customer Service on forecasts, inventory, and execution • Support communication to retailers and field teams on OOS updates, in-stock timing, and assortment changes • Assist in developing tools and materials for internal and external stakeholders Qualifications Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree preferred • 1–2 years of experience in planning, allocation, supply chain, operations, finance, merchandising, or related field; internships accepted Skills • Strong analytical and mathematical skills; able to manage large datasets • Advanced Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and data manipulation • Experience with SAP, Databricks, Power BI, order management, returns, or inventory systems a plus • Detail-oriented with strong organization and time management skills • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills • Self-starter with proactive problem-solving approach • Familiarity with WOS, turns, and service levels a plus