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Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.\nAbout the role\nThe Manager of Company Planning is responsible for driving enterprise-level financial and inventory planning strategies that support the company’s sales, margin, and profitability objectives across channels. This role partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop, manage, and continuously refine sales, gross margin, inventory, and EBITDA forecasts.\nThe ideal candidate is a highly analytical and strategic business partner with strong omni-channel planning expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to influence decision-making across the organization. This individual must thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate sound business judgment, and effectively translate an array of data into actionable insights and recommendations.\nThe impact you can have\nLead the development and management of company-level financial plans, including sales, gross margin, inventory, and EBITDA forecasts across channels.\nMaintain and update in-season weekly and daily forecasts based on business trends, performance drivers, and evolving company strategies.\nDrive OTB forecasting and inventory strategies to support financial goals, balancing risk and opportunity.\nAnalyze business performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.\nPartner with Merch Planning teams to align top-down financial targets with bottom-up departmental plans.\nDevelop and recommend markdown, liquidation, and inventory optimization strategies to maximize profitability and improve inventory productivity.\nMonitor KPI’s and proactively identify opportunities to improve sales, margin, and operational efficiency.\nServe as a strategic business partner across Merchandising, Finance, Marketing, Allocation, E-Commerce, Store Operations, and Supply Chain teams.\nCross-functional collaboration to evaluate performance and drive strategic initiatives & enterprise priorities.\nDrive decision-making through data-driven insights, clear communication & thoughtful recommendations.\nLead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives involving systems, tools, reporting enhancements, and process improvements.\nPartner with Business Process and Technology teams to identify reporting and analytical needs that improve planning effectiveness and business visibility.\nPrepare and deliver clear, concise, and impactful business presentations to senior leadership.\nCommunicate financial risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations with confidence and credibility.\nBuild strong relationships across all levels of the organization through collaboration, responsiveness, business partnership; act as trusted advisor and planning subject matter expert .\nSupport organizational change initiatives and help drive adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working.\nYou'll bring to the role\nBachelor’s degree required; Business, Finance, Merchandising, Econ, or a related field preferred.\n7-10+ years of retail planning, merchandise planning, financial planning, or related analytical business experience.\nExperience supporting omni-channel or multi-channel retail businesses preferred.\nStrong understanding of retail financial metrics, inventory management, forecasting, and planning processes.\nExperience working cross-functionally in a highly collaborative environment.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into meaningful business insights.\nExcellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences, including senior leadership.\nProven ability to influence cross-functional partners and drive alignment without direct authority.\nHighly collaborative with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nDemonstrated sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency.\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.\nExperience with planning and ERP systems such as JDA, Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms preferred.\nExperience with reporting and business intelligence tools preferred.\nDemonstrated curiosity and adaptability toward emerging technologies such as AI.\nBenefits\nYou will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.\nSupport for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.\nA culture of giving back - local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*\nMedical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).*\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP).\nTime off - paid time off & holidays.*\nThe target salary range for this role is: $115,000 - $130,000\nAny job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.\nHybrid: This position works in a hybrid model, with 4 days per week worked in our Hingham, MA office.\nApplicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.\nLocation:\nCorporate Office-Talbots-Hingham, MA 02043Position Type:\nRegular/Full timeEqual Employment Opportunity\nThe Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. 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