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Senior Planning Lead
Senior Planning Lead
As Senior Planning Lead, you’ll own the financial planning, forecasting, and inventory management for one of our key product categories and overseeing other planners in the team. You’ll partner closely with Merchandising, Production, Allocation and Online Merchandise to ensure we are maximizing sales, margin, and inventory productivity, while putting our customer’s need firsts and without compromising our obsession with high quality product. This isn’t a role for someone who wants to follow a playbook. We expect our Planning leaders to bring ideas, make bold calls, and drive the business forward.
What You'll Do
Build and lead pre-season and in-season plans across sales and inventory targets
Develop SKU-level forecasts, ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time
Conduct analyses of sales trends, historical data, and market conditions to identify opportunities and risks and adjust plans accordingly.
Work closely with the merchandise team to align on product assortment strategies and ensure optimal stock levels.
Provide actionable insights and drive top-line and bottom-line performance
Lead open-to-buy (OTB) management and support seasonal investment strategies
Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts and excess inventory
Drive continuous improvement in tools, reporting, and processes
Mentor and lead junior planners, fostering a high-performance team culture
Who You Are
5+ years of planning experience in apparel, preferably for premium brands; at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role
Deep knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, and inventory management
Highly analytical with strong Excel skills (familiarity with planning systems)
Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where decisions get made quickly
Passionate about product—you care about what we make, not just the numbers behind it
Entrepreneurial mindset: able to adapt to changing priority, curious, and always looking for ways to improve
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A collaborative leader who brings out the best in cross-functional teams
What you will get:
Autonomy: We empower you to take ownership, make meaningful decisions, and drive impact without layers of sign-off.
Growth: We see your potential as a key asset. At Suitsupply, you’ll have abundant opportunities to learn, grow, and excel in a supportive environment that encourages development at every step.
Corporate Social Responsibility: Our commitment to sustainability and ethical business is unwavering. We work exclusively with suppliers who uphold the highest standards, in alignment with the International Labour Organization.
Style: Immerse yourself in a world of beautifully crafted, high-quality products, and enjoy a 40% discount on Suitsupply products.
Dean Williams
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