Head of Planning

For our client, a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space, we are seeking a Head of Planning to lead operational priorities focused on execution quality, efficiency, safety, and measurable performance outcomes.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

About the role

You will collaborate with field leadership, support functions, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. The position offers the opportunity to influence operational scale, customer outcomes, and organizational performance within a consumer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Forecast inventory at the style-color-size level weekly to meet performance indicators
• Collaborate with sourcing teams and vendors to enhance product availability
• Develop automated forecasting solutions in partnership with the technology team
• Conduct analytics and root-cause analysis for KPI enhancement
• Model vendor relationships and risk profiles with sourcing
• Create inventory and replenishment plans aligned with business strategies
• Present forecasts and updates to executives on a weekly basis
• Manage and mentor team members as planning function scales

Qualifications

• Senior Manager level or above - Director level preferred
• Minimum of 10 years in inventory planning or related analytics roles
• Bachelor's degree; MBA or Master's in Supply Chain Management preferred
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency
• Fluent in Google Suite and comfortable with large data sets
• Experience in inventory optimization techniques and technology implementation
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners for risk minimization

Benefits

• Unique opportunity to influence forecasting systems in a rapidly growing company
• Hands-on role requiring high performance and execution aligned with company principles
• Collaboration with a diverse range of teams including merchandising and technology
• Significant ownership and influence over critical inventory functions
• Opportunity to pioneer best-in-class planning processes and capabilities

Pay

$189,000 – $247,000 annually