Senior Manager, Global Planning Operations

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As Senior Manager, Global Planning Operations, you will partner with Global MPIM leadership to drive planning excellence, business performance, operational execution, and strategic initiatives across our global organization. This role combines planning operations, performance management, executive communications, business analysis, and project leadership. Reporting to the Senior Director, Planning Operations, this role does not have direct reports and leads through influence and cross-functional collaboration across all 6 global clusters at Levi's.

About the Job

• Planning Operations & Business Performance
  • Own and maintain the global MPIM Concept-to-Consumer planning calendar.
  • Partner with global and regional teams to align planning milestones and deliverables.
  • Monitor KPIs and business performance, identifying opportunities, risks, and recommended actions.
  • Support strategic planning processes through business analysis and scenario planning.
• Executive Communications & Insights
  • Develop presentations and materials for senior leadership reviews, S&OP meetings, and strategic discussions.
  • Translate complex data and business challenges into clear recommendations and actionable insights.
  • Create consistent, executive-level storytelling and reporting across global teams.
• Pre-Season and In-Season Planning
  • Lead key planning milestones, including forecasting, investment reviews, volume alignment, and buy reviews.
  • Consolidate regional inputs into a cohesive global perspective.
  • Establish and monitor global inventory and performance targets.
  • Support monthly S&OP activities by coordinating inputs, highlighting risks, and tracking follow-up actions.
• Process Improvement & Transformation
  • Drive process improvements that simplify planning activities and improve consistency across teams.
  • Support implementation of new tools, technologies, analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities.
  • Partner across planning, inventory management, systems, and operations teams to improve ways of working.

About You

• Education:
  • Master degree in Business Management
• Experience:
  • 8+ years of experience in planning, strategy, business operations, consulting, retail, supply chain, or related business functions.
  • Experience in retail, apparel, consumer products, or complex global organizations.
  • Strong analytical and financial skills.
  • Ability to synthesize data and translate insights into business recommendations.
  • Experience managing projects and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and executive presentation skills.
  • Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration tools.
  • Ability to work independently and navigate evolving business needs.

This is a hybrid work schedule based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $135,200 - $198,300 per year.** We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require current or future employment visa sponsorship. The company does not participate in the H-1B cap lottery or sponsor initial employment visas. Candidates with an existing H-1B visa that is eligible for transfer may be considered.

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EOE M/F/Disability/Vets

LOCATION

San Francisco, CA, USA

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

FILL DATE

This position is expected to be filled by 11/21/2026.

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