Head of Planning & Analytics: AI-Driven Supply & Inventory

LifeWork Search; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

In-office gym

Parental leave

Job summary

LifeWork Search is seeking a VP of Planning & Analytics in Norwalk, CT. This hybrid role reports to the COO and demands a strategic planning leader with deep global supply and demand experience, capable of turning data into decisive action in a fast-growth environment.

You will design end-to-end planning for a high-volume supply chain, optimize inventory, and build data-driven forecasting and inventory models across SKU levels, balancing cost and service while leading cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of experience in a data-driven planning, analytics or quantitative business role.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable insights that influence business decisions in fast-paced, high-variability environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the end-to-end planning process for a complex, high-volume / long-tail supply chain.
• Optimize inventory across channels to reduce excess stock and improve working capital.
• Develop forecasting strategies across varying levels (SKU, parent, category) based on data patterns and business needs.
• Develop data-driven models to determine optimal inventory levels, safety stock, and days of supply across a complex SKU portfolio.
• Evaluate end-to-end supply flow to improve inventory positioning and availability.
• Perform root-cause analysis on forecast accuracy, stockouts, excess inventory, and imbalances, driving continuous improvement.
• Oversee the building and maintenance of analytical tools to improve forecast accuracy and inventory optimization.
• Partner cross-functionally to implement data-driven supply strategies that balance cost and service.

Skills

Data-driven planning

Executive leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience

Job description

LifeWork Search is seeking a VP of Planning & Analytics in Norwalk, CT. This hybrid role reports to the COO and demands a strategic planning leader with deep global supply and demand experience, capable of turning data into decisive action in a fast-growth environment.

You will design end-to-end planning for a high-volume supply chain, optimize inventory, and build data-driven forecasting and inventory models across SKU levels, balancing cost and service while leading cross-functional teams.