About Away
Luggage designed for the modern traveler
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in SoHo, New York, NY
- Raised $216 million in Series D funding
- 501-1000 employees dedicated to travel innovation
- Partnership with United Airlines for onboard amenity kits
Away is a travel lifestyle brand headquartered in SoHo, New York, specializing in luggage designed for the modern traveler. The company has raised $216 million in funding through Series D, and its innovative products, like suitcases with built-in mobile charging packs, have attracted a loyal custome...
π Benefits
Away offers stock options, generous paid time off, a 401(k) plan, comprehensive health coverage, and family leave to support employees' well-being....
π Culture
Away embraces a culture of innovation and resilience, having successfully navigated challenges while revamping its core business. The company values c...
Overview
Away is seeking a Wholesale Planning Manager to lead the forecasting and planning process for the Wholesale channel. You'll collaborate with Sales, Product, and Finance teams to optimize inventory and drive business performance. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in merchandise planning.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in merchandise planning, ideally with 5+ years of experience in a similar role. You understand the intricacies of inventory management and have a proven track record of optimizing planning processes. Your analytical skills are top-notch, allowing you to analyze historical trends and current performance effectively. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on inventory needs and sales targets. You are detail-oriented and can manage multiple wholesale partners simultaneously, ensuring that inventory supports account needs without overexposing the business. You are proactive in identifying opportunities for margin improvement through product mix and pricing strategies.
What you'll do
As the Wholesale Planning Manager, you will own the end-to-end forecasting and planning process for the Wholesale channel. You will lead the open-to-buy (OTB) plans by account, door, and SKU, ensuring alignment with sales targets and margin goals. You will collaborate with Sales Managers to inform pre-season assortment and volume recommendations, ensuring that inventory supports account needs. You will analyze historical trends and current performance to optimize sell-in, replenishment, and product lifecycle strategies. Your role will involve translating topline account forecasts into actionable product-level buys in coordination with Merch Planning. You will also support margin planning by surfacing opportunities in product mix and pricing, driving the business in-season based on trends in each partnerβs business.
What we offer
At Away, we believe in the power of travel and the importance of a seamless experience for our customers. We offer a collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions will directly impact our growth. You will have the opportunity to work with a passionate team dedicated to making travel better for everyone. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
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