Head of Planning
Core
Lead inventory planning and forecasting for a specific business portfolio area to optimize inventory performance, in-stock rates, and ROI.
Role type
Senior individual contributor, Head of Planning
Builds
Integrated, intelligent, and automated forecasting solutions (via careerplan.io/jobs/5379867008-head-of-planning-at-quince)
Domain
Retail, Supply Chain, Inventory Management
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Inventory planning, Forecasting, Data analytics, Root-cause analysis, Vendor relationship modeling, Strategic planning, Team mentorship, Advanced Excel, Google Suite, Prototyping optimization techniques
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's in Supply Chain Management, Technology prototyping, Executive presentation skills, Financial performance analysis
Technologies
Google Suite, Excel
Responsibilities
Forecast items at style-color-size level weekly; Partner with sourcing and vendors on forecasts; Work with technology team to implement automated forecasting solutions; Conduct analytics and root-cause analysis; Model vendor relationships and risk profiles; Build short-, mid-, and long-range inventory plans; Present forecasts and strategies to executives; Manage and mentor team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC