Head of Planning

Overview

Lead all Inventory Planning and Forecasting functions for a specific area of the business portfolio, owning forecasting and replenishment to drive optimal inventory turns, in-stock performance, and return on investment. This is a senior individual contributor role with significant ownership and influence, reporting to a VP of Inventory Planning.

What you'll do

• Forecast items at the style-color-size level by week, achieving key performance indicators including in-stock rates, inventory turns, and return on investment.
• Partner closely with the internal sourcing team and external vendors to collaborate on forecasts and maximize product availability.
• Work directly with the technology team to develop and implement integrated, intelligent, and automated forecasting solutions.
• Conduct analytics and root-cause analysis to identify opportunities for KPI improvement.
• Collaborate with sourcing to model vendor relationships, terms, and risk profiles.
• Build short-, mid-, and long-range inventory and replenishment plans that align with business strategy.
• Present forecasts, strategies, and performance updates weekly to executives.
• Manage and mentor one or more team members as the function scales.

What you'll need

• Sr. Manager level or above; Director-level preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in inventory planning, merchandising, or related analytics/technology roles.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in advanced Excel statistical functions.
• Fluency with Google Suite and comfort working with large data sets.
• Experience prototyping inventory optimization techniques and converting insights into scalable technology.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners to maximize opportunities and minimize risks.
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Proven ability to find, organize, and use data to draw actionable conclusions with minimal assumptions.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment where established processes may not yet exist.

Nice to have

• MBA or Master's in Supply Chain Management.
• Insatiable curiosity and a desire to uncover insights that drive results.
• Willingness to form and share informed points of view with peers and executives.
• Ability to pivot quickly and thrive in a dynamic, startup-like environment.
• Commitment to building scalable processes and industry-leading technology.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations.
• Strong understanding of how forecasting impacts company priorities, objectives, and financial performance.
• Bias toward leveraging technology for operational improvement.

Details

• Location: United States, Remote.
• Pay range: $189,000 to $247,000 USD base salary, which may vary depending on experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.