Job Description

ABOUT KENDO

Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury group. A play on the words "can do", Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.

Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:

• "Can Do" Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals
• Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone's voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.
• Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It's our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.
• Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.
• Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.

The salary range for this position is $79, 900 - $99, 900 per year. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and San Francisco location. Kendo Total Rewards offerings also include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, flex paid time off program, parental leave, employee discount/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks during the calendar year and December wellness/shutdown week for applicable positions.

The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, KVD Beauty, Lip Lab.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Merchandise Planner, you will execute strategic planning and analysis, forecasting, and inventory management. This role involves in-depth analysis of sales data and market trends to inform both bottoms-up and tops-down forecasting processes. Success requires a collaborative approach, working closely with Brand Management and Supply Chain teams to implement and refine merchandising plans that meet customer demand and achieve business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Planning Manager with overall Brand strategy and execution through rigorous pre-season & in-season sales and inventory management
• Analyze market trends and evaluate historical sales data to inform forecasts and optimize plans for new product launches
• Utilize both bottoms-up and tops-down approaches to predict future sales demand
• Continuously monitor actual sales data and evaluate forecasts as needed to improve accuracy
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional teams and cross-channel teams
• Work closely with Brand Management to understand product strategies, marketing campaigns, and product launches
• Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to proactively communicate forecast changes and their impact on inventory availability
• Prepare and distribute reports to cross-functional teams, providing insights into business performance, forecast accuracy, and key decision-making data
• Maintain all essential regional planning tools and files that support the global planning process
• Attend meetings with various departments to share insights and coordinate activities
• Supports Planning Manager in department activities & meeting preparation
• Additional projects and ad hoc requests as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3+ years planning experience; wholesale experience a plus
• BA, BS or equivalent experience preferred
• Understanding of retail math (Comp., Margin, etc.) and how to influence metrics
• Proficiency with MS Office, with advanced Excel skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities
• Strong presentation and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced, often-changing environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as with cross functional teams
• Flexible with team-player mindset
• Availability to attend conference calls with international markets (early mornings/later evenings) when needed