Director of Planning

About the Company

Mizzen+Main is a premium men’s brand rooted in performance fabrics and tailored silhouettes. Founded in 2012, the company operates through Ecommerce, Retail Stores, and Wholesale Partners across the US.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute inventory and financial planning strategies across Wholesale, Retail, and DTC channels
• Lead annual, seasonal, monthly, and weekly planning processes
• Drive Open-to-Buy (OTB) management and inventory investment decisions
• Establish and monitor key financial metrics including Sales, Gross Margin, and Inventory Turn
• Develop integrated inventory strategies to optimize placement across all channels
• Drive demand forecasting utilizing historical performance and market trends
• Partner with Merchandising to develop financially sound assortments
• Develop and execute markdown and promotional strategies to protect margin
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing planning organization

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of merchandise, inventory, or financial planning experience in apparel, retail, or consumer products
• 3–5+ years of experience leading planning teams
• Strong omni-channel planning experience (Wholesale, Retail, and DTC)
• Advanced financial, analytical, and forecasting skills
• Proven experience managing Open-to-Buy processes
• Expert proficiency in Excel and planning/reporting systems
• Strong communication, influencing, and leadership skills