Job Description
Senior Planner, Outlet
Department: Planning
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Los Angeles HQ
Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000 / year
SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort-driven products with elevated design for everybody.
At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers.
As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets.
We are looking for a strategic, analytical, and highly collaborative Senior Planner to join our Planning team. This individual will play a critical role in driving the financial success of our Outlet business by developing inventory strategies, optimizing product flow, and maximizing sales, margin, and profitability. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and combines strong analytical skills with exceptional business partnership.
Key Responsibilities
· Own the end-to-end planning, allocation, and inventory strategy for the Outlet business across all categories.
· Develop seasonal and monthly sales, inventory, margin, and receipt plans aligned with financial objectives.
· Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) and inventory investments to ensure healthy stock levels and maximize sell-through across all outlet doors.
· Execute store-level allocations including initial sends, replenishment, and size balancing, with an eye toward building scalable allocation strategies as the business grows.
· Analyze business performance, identifying risks and opportunities while providing actionable recommendations.
· Optimize product lifecycle management including markdown strategy, liquidation opportunities, and inventory productivity.
· Monitor KPIs including sales, gross margin, sell-through, weeks of supply, inventory turn, size curve performance, and forecast accuracy.
· Drive forecasting accuracy through detailed analysis of historical trends, customer demand, and promotional activity.
· Partner closely with Merchandising, Retail Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive business decisions and ensure cross-functional alignment.
· Lead weekly and monthly business reviews, presenting insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
· Support new outlet openings and expansion initiatives through inventory planning, assortment strategies, and allocation infrastructure.
· Actively participate in the development and improvement of planning tools, reporting, and processes to support a scalable and growing outlet business.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
· Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Merchandising, Retail Management, or a related field.
· 5+ years of merchandise financial planning experience in retail, outlet, or off-price, combined with 2 or more years of store-level allocation experience spanning both tactical execution and strategic inventory deployment.
· Strong understanding of retail financial metrics, inventory management, forecasting, and Open-to-Buy planning.
· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
· Experience with planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, Toolio, or similar platforms.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into business strategies.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience influencing cross-functional partners.
· Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with changing priorities.
What We're Looking For
· A commercially minded planner who understands the unique dynamics of outlet retail and inventory optimization.
· Someone who balances strategic thinking with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and work in the details.
· A proactive problem solver who anticipates challenges and develops thoughtful, data-driven solutions.
· A collaborative partner who builds strong relationships across merchandising, retail, operations, finance, and supply chain.
· An individual who thrives in ambiguity, embraces change, and is excited by the opportunity to help build and scale a world-class retail organization.
· Someone who is curious about emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning applications in forecasting, planning, and inventory optimization, and who actively looks for ways to incorporate new tools into their workflow.
Benefits, Culture and Perks
Benefits and Culture
- Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Kind Body Fertility Benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
- Unlimited PTO
- Full Access to LinkedIn learning
- Employee Discounts
Perks (HQ Location)
- Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/T/W/Th
- Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
- Free Swag Giveaways
- Annual Holiday Party
- Annual Summer Party
- Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
- Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
