Movement Director – Wholesale Planning

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

. Develop and manage bottom-up budgets, 6-month financial plans, and monthly forecasts by store type and region .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Wholesale Merchandise Planning, Category Financial Analysis, and Inventory Operations, with a strong focus on financial modeling, OTB management, and cross-functional team alignment. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and manage complex financial strategies in the apparel industry.

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Wholesale Merchandise PlanningCategory Financial AnalysisFinancial ModelingOTB ManagementCross-Functional Team Alignment

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningBudget ManagementMargin AllowancesP&L DynamicsForecastingInventory StrategyCredit ManagementRisk ManagementMarkdown ManagementSupply Chain Operations

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipNegotiationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in BusinessBachelor’s Degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising

Industry Keywords

ApparelActivewearRetailWholesaleFinancial ForecastingChannel ProfitabilityVendor ManagementCredit SolutionsMarket AppointmentsAssortment Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage bottom-up budgets, 6-month financial plans, and monthly forecasts by store type and region
Partner with Merchandising on OTB management, category demand, regular-price forecasting, and closeout strategies
Audit forecasts, reserves, markdowns, bad debt exposure, and long-range strategic initiatives with Finance and the Controller
Track daily shipping progress and Gross Sales Projection to Net Sales conversion while monitoring channel profitability
Minimize Markdown Allowances and Returns to Vendor; approve RTVs and credit memos; negotiate vendor terms to maximize margin
Resolve order-picking, release, and supply chain system limitations through cross-functional collaboration
Partner with Credit Management to support accounts, resolve credit holds, facilitate collections, and develop multi-divisional credit solutions
Attend key market appointments, Top-to-Top meetings, and assortment reviews
Maintain alignment with internal sales teams and independent rep networks across all territories
Lead wholesale planning, financial forecasting, commercial inventory strategy, and a high-performing planning team across department stores, specialty retailers, digital partners, and international distributors

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive leadership in Wholesale Merchandise Planning, Category Financial Analysis, or Inventory Operations in apparel
Activewear/performance experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, Fashion Merchandising, or related field
Deep mastery of wholesale P&L dynamics, bottom-up 6-month financial planning, OTB management, margin allowances, and financial modeling
Proven track record of aligning cross-functional teams across Sales, Finance, and Operations
Experience managing credit/risk across major retail channels

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
PTO
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings