Activate Talent is hiring a Strategic Retail Planner (Wholesale & Omni-Channel)

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Location: 100% remote | PST Contract: Long Term Independent Contractor Overview We are seeking a Strategic Retail Planner to drive revenue growth across wholesale retail channels through best-in-class demand forecasting, inventory planning, and cross-functional collaboration. This role will play a critical part in ensuring strong in-stock performance, successful product launches, and optimized sell-through in a fast-paced, omni-channel environment. The ideal candidate combines analytical rigor with commercial acumen, and thrives in highly collaborative environments where planning decisions directly impact revenue, margin, and customer experience. Key Responsibilities - Demand Forecasting: Build and maintain accurate forecasts across wholesale channels using historical data, trends, and launch plans - Inventory Planning: Optimize inventory levels to ensure strong in-stock rates while minimizing excess and stockouts - Retail Performance: Monitor sell-through, WOS, and account performance; provide actionable insights to drive growth - Product Launches: Plan and support inventory for new launches, ensuring alignment with demand and retail needs - Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to align forecasts, inventory, and revenue goals - Reporting & Insights: Track key metrics and deliver clear, data-driven recommendations to improve performance