Lead, Wholesale Planning, WE Converse

Become part of the Converse Team

Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

At Converse, we believe in the daring spirit of youth. As part of the Western Europe Wholesale Planning team, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional partners across Sales, Product, Finance, and Marketing to drive commercial success and help shape the future of our wholesale business. You’ll report to the Western Europe Wholesale Planning Director.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a strategic and analytical planner who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You are passionate about data and consumer insights, and you bring a strong commercial mindset to everything you do. You’re a natural collaborator, a clear communicator, and a proactive problem-solver who can turn data into actionable strategies.

You’ll be energized by the opportunity to influence the full selling cycle—from financial planning and seasonal sell-in to in-season performance analysis and product distribution. You’re excited to evolve the business, build partnerships, and unlock new opportunities for growth.

At Converse, planning is not just about the number—it’s about storytelling through data. You’ll help craft narratives that drive decisions, ensuring every product placed is intentional and every decision is backed by insight.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Proven experience in merchandise financial planning, assortment planning, or business planning, ideally within a wholesale or retail environment – this is inclusive of experience working with stock and sales plans and experience with Retail KPIs.
• You are able to collaborate effectively with up- & downstream functions and are aware of emerging trends in planning
• Strong analytical and scenario planning skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear narratives.
• Comfort navigating multiple projects and priorities, with a bias for action and results.
• A collaborative spirit and a passion for consumer-focused planning.
• A background in the fashion industry (retail or wholesale) is considered a strong plus for the role.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

If this is you, you’ll be working across the Western Europe geography to elevate the forecasting process and lead the daily business management to increase profitability within the financial & inventory targets.

You will embed retail sales & inventory management principles across our key commercial moments (e.g. financial planning, seasonal product sell in, in season business / consumer information analysis and product distribution) while recommending action-orientation solutions and influencing key processes in each phase.

• Own the seasonal and in-season planning process for a portfolio of strategic wholesale accounts across Western Europe.
• Develop and manage financial plans, forecasts, and inventory strategies to optimize sales and profitability.
• Partner with Sales and Merchandising to align on product assortments, distribution strategies, and account targets.
• Analyze consumer and account performance to inform go-forward strategies and tactical adjustments.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and influence decision-making through clear storytelling and data-driven insights.
• Lead, prepare & present weekly, monthly & quarterly business reviews, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending actions to maximize results.
• Actively engage with team members to identify opportunities and efficiencies within our business processes
• Drive cross-channel collaboration within the integrated marketplace to enhance profitability through shared inventory strategies

This role offers exposure to diverse, cross-functional teams across Western Europe. You’ll work with leaders who value innovation, agility, and bold thinking—making every day an opportunity to learn and lead.

Why is this role an exciting opportunity at Converse:

• You will be the Architect of Growth: shape the commercial heartbeat of Converse across Western Europe.
• You will be able to lead with purpose and impact: your work will directly influence how Converse shows up in the market.
• Aside from this, you will join a brand that believes in progress: Converse is built on rebellion, creativity, and authenticity—and you’ll help us stay true to that spirit while driving forward our commercial ambitions.

Converse is more than a company; it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we’re different.