Director of Planning

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At Mizzen+Main, we believe what we wear to work reflects what we think of work. And we think work is fun. We think it's a place of joy, collaboration, discipline, laughter,the ups and downs, and everything in between all of those things. That's why we make clothes that make people comfortable. We make clothes that let people breathe and stretch and move and think. We make clothes that let them work. And we have a good time doing it. Founded in 2012 with the belief that there is a better way, Mizzen+Main is a premium men's brand with product rooted in performance fabrics and tailored silhouettes. Mizzen+Main is a multi-channel brand, comprised of our Ecommerce site, Retail Stores, and Wholesale Partners across the US, with our headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Our Values are simple and guide everything we do: We Have Commitments, We Think Big, We Act as Owners, We're People Too, and We Never Settle. The Director of Planning is responsible for developing and executing the inventory and financial planning strategy across Wholesale, Retail, and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channels. This leader serves as the architect of the company's inventory investment strategy, balancing sales growth, margin optimization, inventory productivity, and customer experience across all channels. The Director of Planning partners closely with Merchandising, Production, Sourcing, Marketing, Finance, Retail Operations, and Sales to ensure inventory is aligned with consumer demand, strategic growth initiatives, and financial objectives. This role leads the planning team and serves as the organization's source of truth for forecasting, inventory management, and business performance A DAY IN THE LIFE Financial Planning & Forecasting Lead annual, seasonal, monthly, and weekly planning processes across Wholesale, Retail, and DTC channels. Develop and maintain sales, margin, inventory, and turn forecasts that support company growth and profitability goals. Drive Open-to-Buy (OTB) management and inventory investment decisions across all channels. Establish and monitor key financial metrics including Sales, Gross Margin, Inventory Turn, Sell-Through, Weeks of Supply, and GMROI. Deliver accurate forecasts and actionable insights to executive leadership to support strategic decision-making. Omni-Channel Inventory Strategy Develop and execute an integrated inventory strategy that optimizes inventory placement across Wholesale, Retail, and E-commerce. Ensure appropriate inventory depth in core, replenishment, and seasonal product categories. Lead inventory allocation and replenishment strategies to maximize sales while minimizing markdown exposure. Identify risks and opportunities related to inventory ownership, aging, excess stock, and stock-outs. Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to manage inventory flow from purchase order through customer fulfillment. Demand Planning & Forecast Analytics Drive demand forecasting processes utilizing historical performance, market trends, promotional activity, and customer insights. Continuously improve forecast accuracy and planning methodologies. Evaluate performance by channel, category, style, color, fit, and size to identify opportunities for growth. Lead post-season hindsight analysis and incorporate learnings into future assortment and inventory strategies. Merchandising & Assortment Partnership Partner with Merchandising and Product teams to develop financially sound assortments that align with customer demand and brand strategy. Influence line architecture, depth, breadth, and buy quantities through data-driven recommendations. Support new product launches, seasonal collections, and key growth initiatives with robust planning analysis. Provide channel-specific insights that improve assortment productivity and customer experience. Wholesale, Retail & DTC Business Management Partner with Wholesale Sales leadership to forecast account demand, manage inventory commitments, and support growth initiatives. Collaborate with Retail Operations to optimize store inventory productivity and allocation strategies. Work with E-commerce leadership to forecast digital demand and support promotional and marketing initiatives. Ensure channel inventory decisions are aligned with enterprise profitability objectives rather than siloed channel goals. Promotional & Markdown Strategy Develop and execute markdown, liquidation, and promotional strategies that protect margin and brand integrity. Evaluate promotional effectiveness and customer response across channels. Balance inventory productivity with premium brand positioning. Monitor aging inventory and implement proactive action plans to maximize recovery and minimize risk. Cross-Functional Leadership Establish strong operating rhythms with Production, Sourcing, Logistics, Finance, Marketing, Merchandising, and Sales. Align inventory investments with marketing campaigns, product launches, and strategi

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