VP, Planning

About the role

The VP, Planning will lead the planning function for our two brands, Retrofête and Seroya, partnering closely with Leadership, Merchandising, Production, Finance, Operations, and Sales teams to drive inventory strategy, forecasting, and business performance across all channels. This person will oversee the end-to-end planning process, implement elevated reporting and forecasting frameworks, and help shape the long-term business strategy for both brands.

Responsibilities

• Lead all planning functions across Retrofête and Seroya, overseeing sales forecasting, inventory management, assortment planning, and OTB strategies across wholesale, eCommerce, and retail channels.
• Develop and manage seasonal and annual financial plans aligned with company growth objectives, margin goals, and inventory targets.
• Drive inventory optimization strategies to improve sell-through, minimize markdown exposure, and maximize profitability across channels.
• Partner closely with Merchandising, Buying, Design, and Production to align inventory investments with seasonal product strategies, customer demand, and brand priorities.
• Provide strategic guidance on buy depth, category allocation, size scaling, and inventory flow to support productivity, profitability, and inventory health.
• Influence key product and assortment decisions through hindsight analysis, historical performance, and forward-looking trend insights.
• Collaborate with Buying and Merchandising teams to identify whitespace opportunities, chase opportunities, and areas of inventory risk across both brands.
• Evaluate business risks and opportunities through weekly, monthly, and seasonal analysis, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with COO to establish and lead a refined Sales & Operations Planning process that unifies Merchandising, Planning, Production, Operations, and Finance around a single forward-looking view of the business.
• Translate sales trends, market insights, customer demand signals, and inventory performance into actionable forecasts and operational decisions.
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