VP of Planning (Walmart & Apparel) - Forecast & Inventory

Mad Engine Global, LLC.; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mad Engine Global is seeking an experienced VP of Planning to lead retail and inventory planning for our U.S. Wholesale business.

This executive will drive forecasting, inventory optimization, assortment planning, and strategic decision-making to maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity. This role requires deep experience in Walmart, apparel, and high-volume retail, with a proven ability to turn complex data into actionable growth strategies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of retail/merchandise planning or inventory management experience.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Deep expertise in forecasting, open-to-buy, inventory and assortment planning.
• Strong understanding of POS, sales, margin, sell-through and inventory KPIs.
• Advanced Excel and planning/ERP systems proficiency.
• Licensed and/or branded apparel experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, assortment planning and replenishment strategies.
• Support planning strategies for the Walmart business.
• Partner with Merchandising, Sales and Product Development.
• Optimize inventory levels, allocation and product availability.
• Analyze POS, sales, sell-through, margin and inventory performance.
• Lead seasonal planning, promotions and product launches.
• Deliver executive-level reporting, insights and recommendations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Planning team.

Skills

Forecasting

Open-to-buy

Inventory planning

Assortment planning

KPI analysis

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Leadership

Apparel experience

Tools

ERP systems

POS systems

Job description

Mad Engine Global is seeking an experienced VP of Planning to lead retail and inventory planning for our U.S. Wholesale business.

This executive will drive forecasting, inventory optimization, assortment planning, and strategic decision-making to maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity. This role requires deep experience in Walmart, apparel, and high-volume retail, with a proven ability to turn complex data into actionable growth strategies.