Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating.

From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, to meticulously built and sourced Best Made, it’s all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life.

Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that’s hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.

Work Environment:

At Duluth Trading Company, we fundamentally believe in strong in-person interactions as our culture thrives when we learn, create, and collaborate with each other. We also believe that the future of work at Duluth includes flexibility.

We are headquartered in the Madison, WI area, but this job may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States. If you happen to live near and enjoy coming into the office, we will welcome you too!

Full-time. Remote.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate in the development of category, sub-category, product and SKU level pre-season, item-level sales and inventory plans that align with Duluth’s financial goals and open-to-buy targets
• Maintains monthly OTB financial plans at category and subcategory level
• Understands financial levers with ability to identify selling trends and recommends actions to maximize selling potential and minimize risk to inventory
• Ability to translate strategy to financial metrics (Entered / AUR / Units / GM / AUR / Prod / Turn)
• Revises and maintains in-season product level forecasts
• Manages in-season product appearances based on inventory availability and needs – which includes promotional recommendations and markdown strategy and execution
• Partners with cross functional team to prepare for key business reporting meetings such as weekly sales meetings, early commit meetings and business reviews. This includes the ability to understand how categories and subcategories impact division/brand and corporate goals
• Develops and fosters strong vendor and cross functional partnerships
• Places efficient buys that support company strategies and inventory efficiency goals
• Partners with Merchants to ensure inventory investments are fiscally responsible and support key merchandise strategies
• Seeks out opportunities to teach, mentor and learn new skills
• Embraces and promotes new tools, systems and processes that ladder to corporate growth initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree
  • Equivalent work experience would be considered
• 2-5 years of experience in inventory planning and forecasting
• Planning and Forecasting system experience
• Reporting tools experience, as well as Microsoft Excel
• Financial and Business Acumen: Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results; requires proficiency in retail math
• Problem Solving & Decision Quality: Able to use logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions
• Influencing & Negotiation: Can present ideas and directions at all levels of the organization that lead and influence others to action
• Systems and tools Acumen: Advanced in Microsoft Excel with an aptitude to learn multiple inventory applications
• Collaborations: Able to build constructive and effective relationships with cross functional partners

Duluth Headquarters Benefits and Perks

As we continue to grow Duluth Trading Company and its house of brands, the perks have perked up, too. We’ve boosted an already impressive benefits package to include: unlimited paid time-off, 12-week full-pay parental leave, paid holiday time for the important observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, flexible schedules, and more! Why’d we go all out? Because our pursuit of a better way means that when it comes to great talent, better perks are a given.

Compensation: $68,000+/Year

Compensation is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.