Director of Merchandise Planning and Buying

1 month ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Joe's Jeans Full time
Job Title: Director of Planning and Buying

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

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to drive sales, margin, and inventory management in line with corporate financial objectives and brand vision.
  • Partner with the VP of Finance and Director of Stores to build annual sales and margin plans by store/channel.
  • Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, and Wholesale teams to execute the brand strategy across channels and throughout the product life cycle.
  • Lead the planning, buying, and allocation process to 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, with advanced knowledge of planning, OTB, inventory management, merchandising, assortment building, store planning, and allocation concepts.
  • 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, with SAP experience a plus.
What We Offer:
  • Industry-competitive salary.
  • Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401(k).
  • Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, and excellent career development opportunities.
  • A work environment that reflects our industry leadership and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. If you are passionate about fashion, retail, and leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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