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Job Title: Inventory Planning and Allocation Director
About the Role:
We are seeking an Inventory Planner & Allocation Director to oversee inventory planning, purchasing, and allocation across our fast-growting, multi-channel business. This role will be responsible for forecasting multi-channel inventory needs, placing purchase orders, as well as managing both on-order and on-hand inventory to optimize sales, margin, and service levels across ecommerce, wholesale, international, specialty bulk orders, and other distribution channels.
The ideal candidate is highly analytical and detail-oriented with extensive experience in fast-growing DTC brands, adept at multi-channel, multi-category ladder plans, and skilled in leveraging virtual warehouses to maximize efficiency and flexibility.
Core Responsibilities
Inventory Planning & Management
About the Role:
We are seeking an Inventory Planner & Allocation Director to oversee inventory planning, purchasing, and allocation across our fast-growting, multi-channel business. This role will be responsible for forecasting multi-channel inventory needs, placing purchase orders, as well as managing both on-order and on-hand inventory to optimize sales, margin, and service levels across ecommerce, wholesale, international, specialty bulk orders, and other distribution channels.
The ideal candidate is highly analytical and detail-oriented with extensive experience in fast-growing DTC brands, adept at multi-channel, multi-category ladder plans, and skilled in leveraging virtual warehouses to maximize efficiency and flexibility.
Core Responsibilities
Inventory Planning & Management
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts in partnership with cross-functional teams, incorporating sales trends, product launches, product lifecycles, and promotional plans to inform purchasing and financial planning.
- Maintain and optimize ladder plans across multiple channels and product categories, enabling daily thru annual sales and receipt unit needs at channel, category, style and SKU levels.
- Place purchase orders and manage on-order pipelines to ensure balance inventory levels and timely demand fulfillment while minimizing excess inventory.
- Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment strategies to maximize availability and reduce stockouts or overstocking.
- Identify risks and opportunities in inventory and recommend actions to support business growth.
- Manage greige and liability fabric on-hand and consumption.
- Allocate inventory across ecommerce, wholesale, international, specialty, and bulk channels based on demand forecasts and sales priorities.
- Manage virtual warehouse inventory strategies to support flexibility in fulfillment and optimize working capital.
- Partner with logistics and operations teams to ensure accurate distribution and inventory visibility across the network.
- Work closely with Merchandising, Operations, Marketing and Finance teams to align inventory strategies with assortment plans, sales goals, and margin objectives.
- Provide weekly and monthly reporting on inventory health, channel performance, and forecast accuracy.
- Experience: 7 years of inventory planning, allocation, or related roles at fast-growing DTC brands, with proven success at the Senior Manager or Director level.
- Expertise: Strong track record managing multi-channel, multi-category ladder plans and working with virtual warehouses.
- Forecasting Skills: Proven ability to deliver accurate daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and receipt projections.
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in forecasting, financial modeling, and inventory optimization; advanced Excel skills required, ERP experience a plus.
- Business Acumen: Deep understanding of DTC and omnichannel distribution dynamics, including ecommerce, wholesale, and international markets.
- Collaboration: Excellent cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills; ability to balance data-driven decisions with brand priorities.
- Location: Remote-friendly, but ideally based in or near the Greater New York City Area. Minimal travel required.
Salary : $150,000 - $175,000