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Planner jobs in San Francisco draw from a concentrated mix of urban planning, supply chain, financial services, and technology sectors, with roles clustered in the Civic Center, South of Market, and Mission Bay districts. Employers actively hiring right now include Williams-Sonoma, JPMorganChase, and City and County of San Francisco. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.
The Sr. Global Merchandise Planner will use data to inform global assortment plans for an assigned group of product categories to maximize margin, sales and meet financial goals. Reporting to the Director of Global Merchandise Planning, you will work with Global Merchants and Product Development to set costing and product count targets. You will also work with Brand Strategy and Finance to set long range category plans by providing strategic support to promote brand strategy and vision.
About the Job
Pre-Season
- Work with Global Merchants to manage the Merchandise Financial plans and the development of seasonal sub-category productivity plans and targets (assortment architecture) for assigned product categories.
- Develop a tops down global perspective on seasonal investment strategies which focus on monetizing big ideas and seasonal themes.
- Participate in seasonal checkpoints and cross-functional milestones with both regional and global teams to ensure investment goals are aligned.
- Accountable to "balance" Global Merchandising aspirations with solid foundations of "facts" and delivering a solid global plan.
- Leverage leadership as the principal liaison between Global Merchandising, Regional Merchandise Planning, Product Development and Global Supply Planning.
- Proactively identify areas of risk and opportunity for capacity management for the Supply Planning teams through assessment of bottoms up plans.
In-Season
- Perform financial risk assessment against sales forecasts
- Analyze and assess the global sales performance of assigned product categories.
- Help prepare and participate in Global monthly business review meetings
- Proactively present recommendations and other analysis to manager to create short and long-term business goals
- Promote and direct development of analysis that yields actionable insights to improve effectiveness of global product assortments
Post-Season
- Recap KPI's for the season and detail risk, opportunities and drivers
- Hindsight development process
About You
- Bachelor's degree; Finance, Operations, Retail Management or Business Management required (or equivalent work experience)
- 4+ years of experience in: retail merchandise planning, merchandising, demand forecasting; inventory management, allocation or replenishment; financial planning or financial analysis experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft excel required (can perform complex functions); can organize and manipulate large quantities of data to guide our decisions
- Demonstrated data analysis to interpret meaningful themes from quantitative data
- Retail math skills, understanding of forecasting methodology
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally across teams, global regions, and cultures
- Owns business performance while leveraging complex data to tell clear, actionable stories that influence decisions
- Leader who consistently brings new ideas and solutions to improve business performance
- Drives initiatives independently, ensuring alignment to broader business strategy
- Challenges the status quo and continuously looks for ways to optimize processes and results
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 $92,300 - $125,000 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.
#LI-Hybrid
EOE M/F/Disability/Vets
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA, USAFULL TIME/PART TIME
Full timeFILL DATE
This position is expected to be filled by 11/13/2026.Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.
Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.
The Sr. Global Merchandise Planner will use data to inform global assortment plans for an assigned group of product categories to maximize margin, sales and meet financial goals. Reporting to the Director of Global Merchandise Planning, you will work with Global Merchants and Product Development to set costing and product count targets. You will also work with Brand Strategy and Finance to set long range category plans by providing strategic support to promote brand strategy and vision.
About the Job
Pre-Season
- Work with Global Merchants to manage the Merchandise Financial plans and the development of seasonal sub-category productivity plans and targets (assortment architecture) for assigned product categories.
- Develop a tops down global perspective on seasonal investment strategies which focus on monetizing big ideas and seasonal themes.
- Participate in seasonal checkpoints and cross-functional milestones with both regional and global teams to ensure investment goals are aligned.
- Accountable to "balance" Global Merchandising aspirations with solid foundations of "facts" and delivering a solid global plan.
- Leverage leadership as the principal liaison between Global Merchandising, Regional Merchandise Planning, Product Development and Global Supply Planning.
- Proactively identify areas of risk and opportunity for capacity management for the Supply Planning teams through assessment of bottoms up plans.
In-Season
- Perform financial risk assessment against sales forecasts
- Analyze and assess the global sales performance of assigned product categories.
- Help prepare and participate in Global monthly business review meetings
- Proactively present recommendations and other analysis to manager to create short and long-term business goals
- Promote and direct development of analysis that yields actionable insights to improve effectiveness of global product assortments
Post-Season
- Recap KPI's for the season and detail risk, opportunities and drivers
- Hindsight development process
About You
- Bachelor's degree; Finance, Operations, Retail Management or Business Management required (or equivalent work experience)
- 4+ years of experience in: retail merchandise planning, merchandising, demand forecasting; inventory management, allocation or replenishment; financial planning or financial analysis experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft excel required (can perform complex functions); can organize and manipulate large quantities of data to guide our decisions
- Demonstrated data analysis to interpret meaningful themes from quantitative data
- Retail math skills, understanding of forecasting methodology
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally across teams, global regions, and cultures
- Owns business performance while leveraging complex data to tell clear, actionable stories that influence decisions
- Leader who consistently brings new ideas and solutions to improve business performance
- Drives initiatives independently, ensuring alignment to broader business strategy
- Challenges the status quo and continuously looks for ways to optimize processes and results
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 $92,300 - $125,000 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.
#LI-Hybrid
EOE M/F/Disability/Vets
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA, USAFULL TIME/PART TIME
Full timeFILL DATE
This position is expected to be filled by 11/13/2026.Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.
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Who's Hiring
- Williams-Sonoma66
- JPMorganChase33
- City and County of San Francisco33
- Amazon22
- Levi Strauss22
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector22
- Fashion & Apparel11
- Construction & Real Estate11
- Consulting & Professional Services11
Planner Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a planner job in San Francisco?
The strongest path into San Francisco's planner market runs through its dominant sectors: city and regional planning agencies, tech-adjacent supply chain operations, and financial services firms concentrated in the Financial District and Civic Center. Candidates with GIS skills, experience with San Francisco's community planning processes, or backgrounds in logistics coordination stand out. Targeting the City and County of San Francisco departments, major port operations, or large tech headquarters in Mission Bay gives you a concrete foothold.
Which companies hire planners in San Francisco?
Employers hiring planners in San Francisco right now include Williams-Sonoma, JPMorganChase, and City and County of San Francisco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Francisco's hiring mix skews toward public agencies, port and transit authorities, and large enterprise technology companies with in-house supply chain and strategic planning functions.
Are there remote planner jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though it depends heavily on the type of planning role. About 59% of planner openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with desk-based roles in financial planning, demand planning, and strategic planning being the most remote-compatible. Roles tied to site visits, community engagement, or physical supply chain operations typically require on-site presence in San Francisco.
How can I get a planner job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is through internships or junior roles with the City and County of San Francisco's Planning Department or with the Port of San Francisco, both of which hire early-career candidates. Supply chain coordinator and junior demand planner roles at San Francisco-based tech and retail companies offer another accessible entry point. Familiarity with GIS tools and any coursework in urban planning or operations management gives candidates a concrete edge in this market.
Which industries hire the most planners in San Francisco?
Most planner openings in San Francisco sit in Government & Public Sector, Fashion & Apparel, and Construction & Real Estate, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Francisco's dense concentration of public sector agencies, global technology headquarters, and financial services firms drives sustained demand across multiple planning disciplines in the city.
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