VP, Retail Planning & Walmart Forecasting

Mad Engine, LLC; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mad Engine, LLC in Frisco, TX, seeks a VP of Planning to lead retail and inventory planning for the US Wholesale unit. You will drive forecasting, allocation, and alignment with sales and merchandising goals to optimize revenue and margins.

The role requires extensive retail apparel industry experience and direct Walmart account planning expertise, with a proven track record in senior leadership, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in retail planning, merchandise planning, or inventory management, with at least five years in a senior leadership role.
• Direct Walmart account planning experience, including forecasting, replenishment, inventory management, and reporting.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Planning Department, including retail planning, inventory management, and sales analysis.
• Develop and implement strategic planning initiatives to optimize inventory levels, assortment distribution, and replenishment strategies.
• Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, and Sales teams to align inventory and forecasting plans with business objectives.
• Oversee planning activities supporting the Walmart account, including forecasting, replenishment, inventory management, sell-through analysis, and reporting.
• Monitor and analyze sales trends, sell-through, and inventory performance to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Oversee seasonal planning, promotional events, and product launches to ensure inventory aligns with market demand.
• Develop, track, and report KPIs related to inventory, sales, and margin performance.
• Ensure data integrity in ERP and reporting systems, providing accurate forecasts and actionable planning data.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team focused on strategic planning, analytics, and operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency within planning operations.
• Provide executive-level reporting, insights, and recommendations to the leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Inventory management

Open-to-buy

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Planning software

Job description

Mad Engine, LLC in Frisco, TX, seeks a VP of Planning to lead retail and inventory planning for the US Wholesale unit. You will drive forecasting, allocation, and alignment with sales and merchandising goals to optimize revenue and margins.

The role requires extensive retail apparel industry experience and direct Walmart account planning expertise, with a proven track record in senior leadership, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.