Director of Merchandise Planning and Buying

2 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Joe's Jeans Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Planning and Buying to join our team at Joe's Jeans. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for directing and overseeing the planning, buying, and allocation functions for our e-commerce and store channels.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement annual sales and margin plans in collaboration with the VP of Finance and the Director of Stores.
  • Lead the development of seasonal buy plans to ensure the right level of investment by channel and provide financial guidance for the Buyer.
  • Partner with Design, Merchandising, and Wholesale to execute the brand strategy across channels and throughout the product life cycle.
  • Influence product and assortment strategies through collaboration with Design and Merchandising to accommodate DTC needs based on hindsight, store feedback, and strategic opportunities.
  • Drive in-season sales, margin, and inventory, and maximize opportunities by channel.
  • Spearhead the process of planning, buying, and execution of new store openings.
  • Participate in cross-functional initiatives to drive process improvements, standardizations, and best practices aligned to accommodate complexities of the business.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • 10+ years of experience in merchandise planning, buying, and allocation.
  • Advanced knowledge of planning, OTB, inventory management, merchandising, assortment building, store planning, and allocation concepts, with an understanding of financial and operational impacts.
  • Leadership and strategic approach to business.
  • Analytical and data-driven decision maker.
  • Ability to manage workflow and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Advanced Excel and MS Office skills. SAP a plus.
What We Offer

We offer an industry-competitive salary, comprehensive benefits plan, matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership.

Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in, and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Centric Brands through workshops, resources, and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $132,000-$165,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent.



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