Director, Planning & Inventory Strategy

Confidential; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail apparel company is seeking a Director of Planning to oversee assortment planning and demand forecasting. The role requires 7–10 years of experience in planning across DTC and wholesale channels. Responsibilities include leading the planning organization, managing inventory strategies, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and proficiency with planning tools and data analytics.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in planning with proven success in DTC and wholesale.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning cycles, demand forecasting, and inventory management.
• Proficiency with data analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale planning organization's assortment strategy.
• Oversee the planning team's forecasting discipline.
• Serve as a trusted partner to wholesale merchant teams.

Skills

Planning cycles

Demand forecasting

Inventory management

Financial planning

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Planning/forecasting tools

ERP systems

Job description

A leading retail apparel company is seeking a Director of Planning to oversee assortment planning and demand forecasting. The role requires 7–10 years of experience in planning across DTC and wholesale channels. Responsibilities include leading the planning organization, managing inventory strategies, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and proficiency with planning tools and data analytics.