Sr. Director, Central Planning

This role is a key strategic leadership position overseeing Corporate Planning, Centralized Planning and Inventory Analytics, and Cross-Functional Process Improvement and Execution. The Sr. Director will drive data-driven insights to optimize business performance, improve planning and inventory strategies, and ensure effective resource allocation across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate planning process, ensuring alignment between business objectives and financial goals.
• Develop and manage annual operating plans, long-term forecasts, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide leadership and guidance on strategic priorities to executive leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Ensure timely execution of financial performance reviews and forecasts, presenting key insights to leadership.
• Establish and manage a centralized analytics function, driving the creation and execution of reporting and dashboards across all business units.
• Develop and manage the clearance and promo process within merchandising, planning, and allocation.
• Support execution of end-to-end assortment lifecycle management.
• Support execution of inventory optimization strategy and turnover goals for the company.
• Develop and drive process and timely execution of resets and key visual initiatives across the company.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (including Marketing, Merchandising, Finance, and Operations) to align planning and analytics with broader company objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior leadership on all strategic planning and inventory analytics-related matters.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that data-driven decision-making is embedded across the organization.
• Lead and develop a team of Planning and Analytics professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate planning, merchandise planning & inventory, analytics, or a related field, with a proven track record in retail or consumer goods.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role, managing cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives at the enterprise level.
• Strong expertise in corporate planning, financial forecasting, and business strategy.
• Extensive experience with data analytics and modeling, with proficiency in advanced analytics tools and systems (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
• Deep understanding of retail operations, pricing dynamics, and consumer behavior.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a high-performing team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data-driven insights to senior leadership and non-technical audiences.
• Results-oriented, with a focus on driving business outcomes and performance improvement.
• Strategic thinker with a high level of business acumen.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to lead, collaborate, and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Passionate about using data and analytics to solve business challenges and drive operational excellence.

Schedule

• Hybrid schedule: Onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; Work from home Mondays and Fridays.

Benefits

• Part-Time 401(k) with employer match.
• Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance.
• 25% store discount (seasonal team members included).
• For full-time roles: Medical Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer Time.