VP of Planning & Analytics

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

Ref No: 1505

Location: Norwalk, CT (Hybrid / 3 days in office)

We have been retained by a rapidly growing e-commerce business that is expanding to a full‑fledged consumer goods company. Looking to address the ever‑increasing complexity across inventory, supply flow, and planning, they are pushing the bar to leverage AI across their end‑to‑end planning process.

Position Description

Reporting to the COO, the VP of Planning & Analytics, we are looking for a strategic planning leader with deep experience across global supply and demand ecosystems. Someone who blends hands‑on analytical rigor with executive‑level leadership that thrives in fast‑growth environments, and knows how to turn data into decisive action.

• 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.

Background Required

• 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.

Miscellaneous

• Compensation: $190,000 – $210,000 + bonus.
• Full benefit package including medical, dental, 401(k), in‑office gym, parental leave and much more.