Director of Planning (New York)
3 hours ago
New York
Director, Planning – North America NYC Metro Area candidates only! No Relocation! Must have fashion or beauty industry wholesale and retail planning experience – no exceptions. Our client, a well-established premium consumer European luxury brand, is seeking a strategic and data-driven Director of Planning to lead commercial planning across North America. This individual will oversee financial planning, inventory strategy, channel performance, and cross-functional decision-making across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale operations. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who combines strong analytical skills with hands-on business partnership and a deep understanding of multi-channel consumer operations. Key Responsibilities • Lead seasonal and in-season planning across North American business channels., • Develop and manage sales, margin, and inventory plans aligned with company goals., • Wholesale Planning AND Retail Planning., • Own forecasting, open-to-buy planning, and inventory optimization strategies., • Evaluate channel and store performance using key commercial metrics and recommend actions to improve results., • Partner with cross-functional leaders in merchandising, sales, finance, operations, and channel management., • Support pricing, promotional, and margin optimization efforts through data analysis and business insight., • Monitor product and category performance to identify opportunities and risks., • Create reporting tools and dashboards to support executive decision-making., • Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, inventory flow, and business performance. Qualifications • 8+ years of experience in planning, merchandising, retail performance, or related analytical leadership roles., • Strong background supporting consumer-facing businesses with multiple sales channels., • Experience in inventory-driven environments with ownership of forecasting and margin performance., • Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting or BI tools., • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to turn analysis into actionable recommendations.