Director of Planning & Buying
We’re partnered with a fast-growing DTC apparel brand based in West Hollywood, known for high-velocity drops, disciplined inventory management, and a seriously loyal community. They’re scaling and looking for a Director of Planning & Buying to own the end-to-end planning engine — forecasting, line plans, buy execution, and inventory strategy across DTC + Wholesale + Retail.
This is a strategic + hands-on role for someone who can live in the numbers, translate demand into smart buys, and keep inventory tight (because cash flow is a real thing… not a vibe).
Term: Full-time / Direct Hire
Location: Hybrid / WFH Fridays - West Hollywood, CA
Compensation: $150K–$170K base DOE + bonus + benefits
What You’ll Own:
- Forecasting cadence (daily/weekly/monthly/seasonal) across channels
- Line plans + buy plans tied to sales, margin, inventory turns, and cash protection
- SKU set-up + pricing coordination once costs are approved (clean data, clean execution)
- Inventory health: in-stocks, reorders, aging/overstocks, and corrective actions
- Reporting + monthly business decks that actually drive decisions (not just “pretty slides”)
- Cross-functional alignment across Merch, Production, Marketing, Finance, Ops, and 3PL/Shopify workflows
What We’re Looking For:
- 5-8+ years in Merchandise Planning, Buying, or Financial Planning within apparel / activewear / DTC-first consumer
- Proven ownership of forecasts + buy plans + inventory strategy at a leadership level
- Strong retail math: margin, IMU, sell-through, turns, WOS, GMROI (you get it)
- Experience planning for high-velocity drops (seasonal + limited editions + core replenishment)
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets (modeling, scenario planning, clean buy files)
- Working knowledge of Shopify + 3PL/inventory systems (or adjacent planning tools)
- Strong cross-functional leadership — can drive alignment, hold teams accountable, and communicate clearly to execs
- Operates with high ownership: proactive, organized, and comfortable making calls with imperfect data
*US Citizens and Permanent Residents welcome; unable to sponsor at this time*