Director of Planning

About the Company

The company is a direct-to-consumer intimate apparel brand specializing in designing undergarments, swimwear, and clothing tailored specifically for women with small chests. Founded after a successful Kickstarter launch in 2017, it has grown into a global community of millions. The brand is dedicated to addressing fit challenges and boosting confidence by offering comfortable, authentic solution-driven products that redefine the narrative around fit, style, and confidence for small-chested bodies.

Position Overview

The Director of Planning will be responsible for creating and leading the comprehensive inventory planning strategy. This includes forecasting sales, managing purchasing, and coordinating sales planning to drive profitable growth. The role oversees the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by effectively balancing demand forecasting, inventory investment, production capacities, and supply chain limitations. Collaboration across multiple departments is key to aligning commercial demand with operational capabilities and supporting scalable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the inventory sales forecasting process across seasonal launches, replenishment cycles, and new product categories.
• Develop SKU-, color-, and size-specific bottom-up forecasts by integrating various data sources.
• Create and refine forecasting methods that consider product lifecycle changes.
• Integrate factors such as promotions and customer acquisition into sales forecasts.
• Lead regular forecast review sessions aimed at increasing accuracy.
• Convert sales forecasts into actionable inventory and vendor production plans to optimize stock levels and manage cash flow.
• Set and monitor inventory targets alongside key health metrics.
• Balance inventory requirements with operational constraints.
• Collaborate closely with sourcing and production teams to ensure timely replenishment and new product launches.
• Plan for inventory risk mitigation through scenario analysis and contingency strategies.
• Lead the S&OP process to foster cross-departmental alignment.
• Coordinate efforts among marketing, operations, and finance teams.
• Provide strategic insights on inventory investments and operational risks.
• Manage in-stock availability and size options for e-commerce platforms and marketplaces.
• Optimize inventory distribution across various sales channels.
• Ensure inventory practices align with product lifecycle management strategies.
• Track and report key performance indicators related to inventory and planning.
• Design dashboards and scalable planning processes to support growing operational needs.
• Identify operational risks proactively and propose data-driven solutions.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in inventory planning, demand forecasting, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Proficiency in constructing detailed forecasts down to the SKU and size levels.
• Strong analytical capabilities and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Proven track record of cross-functional cooperation with teams such as marketing, finance, sourcing, and supply chain.
• Skill in managing inventory targets, risk mitigation, and balancing operational limitations.
• Excellent leadership in managing planning processes and effective communication with executive leadership.

Compensation and Equal Opportunity

The salary and benefits package will be tailored according to the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and embraces workplace diversity. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Additional Information

This opportunity is coordinated through a third-party recruitment service connecting candidates with employers. The recruiting agency does not serve as the employer of record. Candidates will complete applications directly via the employer's hiring platform.