VP, Merchandise Planning & Allocation — Omnichannel Growth

Madewell; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being

Associate Discount

Summer Fridays

Community Impact

Winter Break

Job summary

Madewell is seeking a VP, Merchandise Planning & Allocation to own inventory and financial strategies across all channels. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this leader translates long-range plans into seasonal investments and builds a high-performing team while aligning with Merchandising, Design, Finance, and Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes data-driven forecasting, KPI reviews, and strategic alignment meetings to surface risks and opportunities early, enabling fast action and strong

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in merchandise planning, allocation, or merchandising within a multi-channel apparel or specialty retail environment.
• 8+ years leading teams, including managers and directors, with a track record of building bench strength and driving organizational change.
• Deep financial and analytical acumen, with a track record of using forecasting, inventory, and margin data to make high-stakes decisions and deliver measurable P&L impact.

Responsibilities

• Own the planning and allocation strategy for Madewell, translating the long-range plan into seasonal financial and inventory plans across all channels.
• Partner with senior leadership to shape assortments and seasonal investment, sizing bets by category, channel, and customer.
• Work with Finance and Supply Chain to align inventory investment with commercial strategy, financial targets, and demand signals.
• Drive omnichannel inventory optimization, overseeing allocation strategy, replenishment, and receipts to maximize sell-through and protect gross margin.
• Lead and develop the planning and allocation team, building a culture of analytical rigor and accountability.
• Evaluate and improve planning tools, systems, and processes to strengthen forecasting and decision speed.

Skills

Merchandise planning experience

Leadership experience

Forecasting & analytics

Executive presence

Omnichannel planning

Tools

Planning platforms

Job description

Madewell is seeking a VP, Merchandise Planning & Allocation to own inventory and financial strategies across all channels. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this leader translates long-range plans into seasonal investments and builds a high-performing team while aligning with Merchandising, Design, Finance, and Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes data-driven forecasting, KPI reviews, and strategic alignment meetings to surface risks and opportunities early, enabling fast action and strong