FRAME is an American fashion brand renowned for its collections in denim, cotton, leather and cashmere.
The company's founders Erik Torstensson and Jens Grede strive to design a modern versatile wardrobe through signature denim fits, cotton shirting and coveted leather pieces.
Since the brand's inception in 2012 in Los Angeles, California, FRAME has evolved from making handcrafted denim to offering ready-to-wear and accessories collections in the finest natural materials.
FRAME is committed to sustainable and fair manufacturing practices, balancing profit with a commitment to people and planet.
Today, FRAME is sold through its own retail stores and e-commerce as well as through leading department stores and boutiques across the world
Role Overview:
The Assistant Planner plays a crucial role in the planning, buying and allocations of merchandise. This role will support both the DTC Planning & Buying teams to ensure we purchase and allocate optimal inventory levels to achieve sales objectives. This position involves working closely with merchandising, retail, ecommerce, and operations teams to analyze sales trends, manage inventory levels, and execute allocation and replenishment strategies.
Responsibilities:
Allocation & Store Planning
Allocate and replenish the direct-to-consumer channel on a weekly basis.
Support the Planner to maintain stock goals and provide monthly initial allocation and rtv targets.
Partner with Buying and Operations on store-to-store consolidations, markdowns, and opportunities to drive the business.
Forecasting & Inventory Management
Assist with DTC revenue forecasts by channel.
Contribute to the seasonal projection process by creating templates and communicating with teams.
Support global sizing and channel breaks by style on an as needed basis.
Monitor stock levels and identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and propose strategies for disposition or reduction.
Partner with cross-functional teams to influence inventory sharing across channels/warehouses.
Analysis & Reporting
Compile and distribute weekly reporting for both sales and inventory
Conduct regular analysis of sales, inventory, and other key performance indicators to identify opportunities and risks.
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years experience in a planning/allocation role
Experience with allocation and store planning
Excellent analytical/quantitative and critical reasoning skill
Outstanding communication and presentation skills
Proven track record of managing various projects and the ability to meet deadlines
Self-starter with a sense of curiosity and ownership
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with ERP and data visualization tools (Full Circle, 42 or Looker a plus)