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Director of Planning & Buying

United States, West Hollywood, CA Employment contract 150000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 14, 2026
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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).

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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

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