Sr. Director of Inventory Planning

Reformation is hiring a Senior Director of Inventory Planning in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves leading the Inventory Planning team, developing inventory strategies, and ensuring product availability aligns with business goals. Key responsibilities include mentoring team members, fostering collaboration, and enhancing inventory efficiency across retail and e-commerce. The position requires strong leadership and expertise in inventory management to support the company's growth.
Reformation is hiring a Senior Director of Inventory Planning in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves leading the Inventory Planning team, developing strategies for inventory optimization, and ensuring product availability aligns with business goals. Responsibilities include mentoring team members, establishing a culture of collaboration, and enhancing inventory efficiency across retail and e-commerce. The position requires strong leadership and expertise in inventory management to support the company's growth.
Reformation is seeking a Senior Director of Inventory Planning in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves leading the Inventory Planning team, developing inventory strategies, enhancing inventory optimization, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The director will ensure product availability aligns with business goals, drive efficiency, and implement best practices. The position requires strong leadership and expertise in inventory management to support Reformation's growth in retail and e-commerce.
Who We Are:

Founded in 2009, Reformation is a revolutionary lifestyle brand that proves fashion and sustainability can coexist. We combine stylish, vintage-inspired designs with sustainable practices, releasing limited-edition collections for individuals who want to look beautiful and live sustainably. Setting an example for the industry, Reformation remains at the forefront of innovation in sustainable fashion—running the first sustainable factory in Los Angeles, using deadstock and eco fabrics, tracking and sharing the environmental impact of every product, and investing in the people who make this revolution possible. The brand has also established itself as a pioneer in retail innovation, developing an in-store tech concept that brings the best of its online experience to its physical doors.

We are a future focused organization committed to the belief that the problems facing our planet and society can be solved through innovation, common sense and education. Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2.

Here at Ref, we put people first. We know that you can't innovate and do cool stuff without having everyone on board. So we work to create a culture where everyone feels like they belong and where their voices are truly valued. We build an inclusive culture together and make a real impact along the way.

Job Title: Senior Director, Inventory Planning

As the Senior Director of Inventory Planning, you will lead the newly established Inventory Planning team at Reformation, shaping and driving the strategies that ensure the right products are available in the right channels at the right time. Reporting directly to the VP of Planning, you will own the end-to-end vision for Inventory Planning, fostering cross-functional collaboration and aligning operational goals with broader business objectives. This is a transformative role that requires exceptional leadership, strategic insight, and expertise in inventory optimization to support Reformation's continued growth across retail and e-commerce.

What You'll Do:
• Lead the Inventory Planning Team:
• Build, mentor, and manage the Inventory Planning team, including direct oversight of the Senior Managers of Inventory Planning.
• Establish a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability within the team.
• Develop and Execute Inventory Strategies:
• Define and implement a comprehensive inventory planning strategy aligned with financial, sales, and operational goals.
• Oversee category-level inventory planning, ensuring the alignment of assortment plans, buy plans, and replenishment strategies – all at the SKU level – with business needs.
• Enhance Inventory Optimization:
• Drive inventory efficiency by minimizing excess stock, reducing out-of-stocks, and maximizing sell-through rates.
• Adopt an omni-channel approach to inventory planning, ensuring optimization across both retail and e-commerce channels for seamless integration and alignment.
• Identify and implement tools, processes, and best practices to optimize inventory performance across channels.
• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Partner with key stakeholders in Merchandising, Buying, Supply Chain, and other departments to ensure inventory plans meet company objectives.
• Act as the primary advocate for inventory planning in cross-functional discussions, ensuring alignment and accountability.
• Utilize Data-Driven Insights:
• Leverage advanced forecasting and analytics tools to monitor inventory performance and adjust strategies proactively.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership, highlighting opportunities and risks.
• Drive Process Improvement:
• Continuously assess and refine planning processes to enhance accuracy, agility, and efficiency.
• Lead the implementation of new workflows, systems, and technologies to support the company's scaling operations.

What You'll Need:
• 10+ years of experience in Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, or a related field within the retail or e-commerce sectors.
• Proven leadership experience, including building and managing high-performing teams.
• Deep expertise in inventory optimization, forecasting, and supply chain operations.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a track record of leveraging data to drive strategic decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Proficiency with inventory planning systems, analytics tools, and financial modeling.

Benefits & Perks:
• Health, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees
• Paid vacation, sick, holidays & volunteer time-off for eligible employees
• Mission based company + casual and entrepreneurial work environment
• Clothing discount, dog-friendly office, company events + parties and much more
• 401K with company match

The Reformation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

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