Director, Global Merchandise Planning
Core
Setting global merchandise planning strategy, leading leaders, and shaping financial/inventory architecture for DTC and Wholesale channels.
Role type
Senior IC Director, Global Merchandise Planning
Builds
Scalable, profitable, and inventory-efficient plans across regions, categories, and channels
Domain
Retail / Merchandise Planning
Required skills
Strategic planning, enterprise leadership, financial acumen, inventory economics, executive communication, change management, data-driven decision making, stakeholder influence, succession planning, cross-functional alignment
Preferred skills
Advanced Excel, planning systems expertise, scenario planning, in-season read-and-react capabilities
Responsibilities
Set global merchandise planning vision and operating model; Own long-range planning and seasonal frameworks; Lead multi-season product lifecycle strategy; Coach and develop Managers and Senior Planners; Serve as strategic partner to Global Merchandising, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Finance; Translate complex financial data into clear narratives for executive decision-making
Seniority
Director, enterprise-level leadership