Vice President, Demand Planning & Replenishment

About Us David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. When the artists began collaborating, their goal was simply to make beautiful objects to wear. Led today by their son Evan, David Yurman creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable – the brand’s artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at 50 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at over 300 locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers. Our Values At David Yurman, creativity, innovation and impeccable craftsmanship are at the core of everything we do. Fueled by the energy of our hometown, New York City, artistic passion informs each and every jewelry design. The Yurman family’s guiding vision continually defines and redefines what it means to be the preeminent American luxury jewelry brand. We are committed to responsible business and social practices and to the protection and advancement of human rights. We believe in partnering with others who share these values and understand their importance. Job Description Vice President, Demand Planning & Replenishment About the Role The Vice President of Demand Planning & Replenishment is a strategic enterprise leader accountable for the global demand planning and replenishment functions. This role drives the development of accurate, data-driven forecasts across all channels (Retail, Online, and Wholesale) ensuring the right product is available in the right place at the right time. This role will lead inventory optimization, allocation, and replenishment strategies that support growth, protect margin, and elevate the client experience. This leader is also a visionary, responsible for driving transformation across tools, processes, and ways of working to accelerate planning maturity and position the organization at the forefront of advanced, technology-enabled planning. Success in this role requires deep partnership with Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, commercial partners translating insights into actionable plans that enable profitable, aligned, cross-functional decision-making. Key Responsibilities Lead the global demand planning function, setting the long-term vision and defining the processes, tools, and capabilities required to achieve world-class forecasting accuracy. Oversee the development of short- and long-term demand forecasts across all channels, product categories, and locations (stores, key accounts, online, etc.), with particular focus on core assortments. Review cannibalization impacts and optimize product lifecycle forecasting to ensure accurate demand signals across newness, core, and end-of-life products. Oversee the creation of purchase plans that ensure timely and efficient replenishment of the Distribution Centers, aligning supply with forecasted demand and inventory targets. Establish clear KPIs, governance mechanisms, and forecasting standards to drive consistency, accountability, and excellence across the enterprise. Identify and quantify key demand drivers, including marketing initiatives, operational constraints, and macroeconomic trends—to proactively inform forecasts and inventory decisions. Collaborate closely with Merchandising to understand the unique attributes and strategic positioning of each product, ensuring forecasts and replenishment plans reflect product-specific nuances. Replenishment & Allocation Leadership Lead the global replenishment and allocation function to ensure optimal inventory levels across all stores, channels, and regions, supporting sales, margin, and client experience goals. Develop and execute allocation strategies that balance demand, store capacity, productivity, and assortment intent to place the right product in the right location at the right time. Oversee the creation and refinement of replenishment models to ensure consistent availability of core and high-turning items while minimizing excess and aged inventory. Partner closely with Merchandising, Retail, and Supply Chain to align inventory flow with product launches, promotional activity, and seasonal transitions. Implement advanced analytics, automation, and decision-support tools that enhance allocation precision, inventory visibility, and responsiveness. Establish KPIs and governance frameworks to monitor in-stock performance, inventory health, and store-level productivity, driving continuous improvement. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Integrated Business Planning Collaborate with Merchandising and Product teams to understand assortment strategies, product life cycles, trend influences, and launch expectations. Partner closely with Vendor Management and Sourcing to understand delays ensure appropriate stock levels and minimize out-of-stocks. Work with Finance on S&OP processes, aligning forecasting output with financial planning and revenue targets. Engage Retail and eCommerce teams to capture demand signals and optimize channel allocation. Own the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process Data, Systems & Process Optimization Lead implementation and enhancement of advanced forecasting, replenishment, and allocation tools—including machine learning solutions, decision-support models, and next-generation planning platforms. Establish and maintain core inventory parameters (safety stock, reorder points, min/max levels, service targets, lead-time assumptions) within systems to enable consistent, automated, and optimized inventory decisions. Drive continuous improvements to planning, allocation, and replenishment processes to increase forecast accuracy, reduce stock-outs and excess inventory, and optimize working capital across channels. Strengthen end-to-end data governance and integration between demand planning, supply planning, replenishment, finance, and merchandising systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and real-time visibility. Support global reporting capabilities by delivering clear, actionable dashboards that provide insight into demand trends, forecast accuracy, inventory health, replenishment performance, and risk/opportunity areas. Partner with Technology and Supply Chain to evaluate and deploy emerging tools in predictive analytics, automation, and AI to elevate planning maturity and accelerate decision-making. Strategic Planning & Leadership Provide strategic insight into market trends, consumer behavior shifts, macroeconomic conditions, channel performance, and competitive dynamics that influence demand and inventory strategy. Lead the S&OP/IBP cycle, ensuring alignment across Demand, Supply, Merchandising, Finance, and Retail; present forecast updates, inventory outlooks, scenario planning, and business risks to executive leadership. Partner with Merchandising and Retail to guide inventory strategies for new product introductions, transitions, and end-of-life management, ensuring inventory aligns with strategic priorities. Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global planning organization—spanning demand planning, replenishment, and allocation—with strong analytical, technical, and strategic capability. Promote a culture of agility, data literacy, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to elevate decision quality and operational performance. Serve as a visionary thought leader, championing the adoption of advanced tools, modern planning methodologies, and innovative ways of working that position the organization at the forefront of planning excellence. Key Requirements: Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 12 years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, replenishment, or broader supply chain roles, with at least 5 years leading global or enterprise-level planning organizations. Demonstrated success overseeing both demand planning and store/DC replenishment in a complex, fast-paced, multi-channel retail environment. Experience in luxury retail, premium fashion, beauty, jewelry, or other high-end consumer goods strongly preferred. Proven track record of improving forecast accuracy, optimizing inventory parameters (e.g., safety stock, reorder points, min/max levels), and driving end-to-end planning transformation. History of leading system implementations, advanced analytics initiatives, or AI/ML-driven forecasting solutions. Technical & Functional Skills Expertise with modern planning platforms such as SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, o9, Toolio or equivalent enterprise forecasting and replenishment systems. Strong command of inventory planning principles—including product lifecycle forecasting, attribute-based planning, demand sensing, and replenishment modeling. Advanced analytical, quantitative, and financial skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights and influence executive decision-making. Deep understanding of assortment strategies, channel complexity, and supply chain dynamics within luxury or fashion-driven product categories. Experience developing governance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting structures for forecasting accuracy, inventory health, and replenishment performance. Leadership & Competencies Exceptional communication, executive presence, and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to align diverse global stakeholders around a unified planning and inventory vision. Visionary mindset with a strong orientation toward transformation, continuous improvement, and technology adoption. Proven change-management leadership, with the ability to drive organizational adoption of new tools, processes, operating models, and ways of working while building alignment, clarity, and capability across teams. Ability to balance analytical rigor with creativity and business intuition, solving complex challenges with speed and clarity. High degree of agility, business judgment, and sense of urgency in navigating a dynamic, global retail environment. Strong commitment to brand values, client experience, and operational excellence, ensuring planning decisions support both financial outcomes and luxury service standards. What We Offer Opportunity to shape the demand strategy for a globally recognized luxury brand. Competitive compensation, executive benefits, and performance incentives. Global exposure and collaboration with world-class teams. A culture that celebrates craftsmanship, innovation, and client obsession. Location: New York, NY (TriBeca) Working Mode: Hybrid Travel: N/A Estimate Salary Range: $280-$300k Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package, which may also include the following for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays (corporate roles), generous paid time off, sick time, and more. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at David Yurman As a company founded by artists, David Yurman champions self-expression in everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within our entire community, and we cherish the diversity of our employees’ backgrounds and perspectives. We will always advocate for equity and inclusion for all. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at David Yurman As a company founded by artists, David Yurman champions self-expression in everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within our entire community, and we cherish the diversity of our employees’ backgrounds and perspectives. We will always advocate for equity and inclusion for all. David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender). David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. When the artists began collaborating, their goal was simply to make beautiful objects to wear. Led today by their son Evan, David Yurman creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable – the brand’s artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at 50 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at over 300 locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers.

Salary : $280,000 - $300,000