Julius Castro

Julius Castro is a seasoned retail planning professional currently serving as a Senior Merchandise Planner at Kendo Brands, Inc. since February 2024. Prior experience includes roles at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. as a Senior Inventory Planner and Retail Planner, and at The North Face as Key Account Sales Planning for Amazon. Julius has also worked at Banana Republic and Piperlime - A Gap Inc. Company, holding various planning and inventory management positions. The career includes extensive experience in monthly open-to-buy (OTB), pricing strategies, allocation strategies, and pre-season financial targets. Julius holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from the University of California, Davis.