Director, Wholesale Planning at Levi Strauss… · Location…

Director, Wholesale Planning

Location: HQ-Office, San Francisco, CA, USA

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.

The Director, Levi's Women's Wholesale Planning is responsible for leading the strategy, pre-season and in-season forecasting, inventory investment decisions, and driving the overall financial performance of the Levi's® Women's Wholesale business.

As a planning leader, you will translate business strategy into actionable financial and inventory plans that drive profitable growth, optimize inventory productivity, and support long-term brand and category expansion. You will partner closely with Sales, Merchandising, Finance, Inventory Management to influence business decisions, identify growth opportunities, and deliver financial commitments across multiple customers, product categories, and channels.

Reporting to the Senior Director, US Wholesale Planning, this role leads a high-performing team of planning professionals and serves as a key representative of the Women's business in executive forums, influencing decisions that impact a significant portion of the U.S. Wholesale business.

About the Job

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Retail Management, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in merchandise planning, demand planning, inventory management, financial planning, retail or wholesale business management, or related functions.

• 5+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

• Experience leading large, complex businesses with accountability for revenue, inventory, and profitability outcomes.

• Proven ability to drive results through cross-functional partnerships.

• Experience presenting business strategies and recommendations to senior and executive leadership.

• Deep expertise in retail and wholesale planning, forecasting, inventory management, and financial analysis.

• Strong understanding of demand forecasting, inventory optimization, assortment planning, and Open-to-Buy concepts.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.

• Strong financial acumen across revenue, margin, inventory productivity, and investment management.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and BI tools.

• Experience working with planning, forecasting, and inventory management systems.

• Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.

This is a hybrid work schedule based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $167,300 - $245,400 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

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EOE M/F/Disability/Vets

LOCATION

San Francisco, CA, USA

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

FILL DATE

This position is expected to be filled by 11/15/2026.

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