Head of Planning

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee all inventory planning and forecasting activities for a designated business portfolio.

• Take charge of forecasting and replenishment to enhance inventory turnover, in-stock performance, and return on investment.

• Anticipate item demand at the style-color-size level on a weekly basis to meet inventory KPIs.

• Collaborate with internal sourcing teams and external suppliers to maximize product availability.

• Design and implement integrated, intelligent, and automated forecasting solutions alongside the technology team.

• Perform analytics and root-cause analysis to uncover opportunities for KPI enhancement.

• Model vendor relationships, terms, and risk profiles in collaboration with sourcing.

• Create short-, mid-, and long-term inventory and replenishment strategies that align with business objectives.

• Deliver forecasts, strategies, and performance updates to executives on a weekly basis.

• Guide and mentor team members as the function expands.

• Influence future planning methodologies and design scalable planning solutions and capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Senior Manager level or higher; Director level preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in inventory planning, merchandising, or related analytics/technology roles.

• A Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.

• Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in advanced Excel statistical functions.

• Familiarity with Google Suite and comfort in handling large data sets.

• Experience in prototyping inventory optimization techniques and translating insights into scalable technology.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to maximize opportunities and mitigate risks.

• A strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Proven capability to locate, organize, and utilize data to draw actionable insights with minimal assumptions.

• Comfort in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment where established processes may be under development.

• Preferred traits: curiosity, ability to share informed viewpoints, adaptability, scalable process development, strong presentation and communication skills, understanding of forecasting and financial performance, and focus on technology-driven operational enhancements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Base salary ranging from $189,000 to $247,000 USD.

• Bonus may be available for eligible positions.

• Equity options may be offered for qualified roles.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Equal employment opportunities and protection against discrimination and harassment.