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Director, PlanningCentric Brands • New York, NY, US
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Director, Planning

Director, Planning

Centric Brands • New York, NY, US
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Director Of Planning

The Director Of Planning is a critical leadership role responsible for driving the end-to-end planning strategy for our replenishment and retail businesses. This position oversees financial planning, forecasting, inventory management, and in-season execution to ensure we deliver the right product, at the right time, in the right quantitiesmaximizing sales, profitability, and inventory productivity.

You will lead a high-performing team, partner closely with internal and external stakeholders, and champion continuous improvement and best-in-class planning practices that support Centric Brands long-term transformation and growth.

Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners; cultivate a high-performance, collaborative, and results-oriented culture.
  • Develop multi-year replenishment and inventory strategies aligned with business objectives, financial targets, and customer insights.
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership, influencing long-term growth initiatives and operational enhancements.

Replenishment & Inventory Management

  • Build and execute replenishment strategies that support demand, drive service levels, and optimize inventory turns.
  • Oversee inventory positioning across channels, ensuring optimal stock availability while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
  • Develop and enhance forecasting models leveraging historical trends, POS data, customer insights, and market conditions.

    • Financial & Business Planning

  • Own top-down and bottom-up financial planning for the replenishment business, including sales, margin, receipts, and inventory.
  • Identify risks and opportunities through ongoing analysis of sales trends, margin performance, and inventory KPIs; recommend actionable strategies to drive results.
  • Support open-to-buy management and in-season financial reforecasts.

    • Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and external customer teams to ensure aligned business plans and seamless execution.
  • Engage directly with key retail partners periodically to strengthen relationships, gather insights, and align on replenishment strategies.

    • Systems, Tools & Process Excellence

  • Leverage advanced planning systems and analytics tools to improve forecasting accuracy, visibility, and planning efficiency.
  • Partner with Technology and Supply Chain teams to support system enhancements, tool implementations, and process optimization.
  • Champion standard operating procedures, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives in planning and inventory management.

    • Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

  • Bachelors degree required; MBA preferred (Business, Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field).
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in retail, wholesale, or merchandising planning, with strong experience in replenishment and inventory management.
  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing planning teams.
  • Strong analytical skills and deep expertise in forecasting, financial analysis, and demand planning.
  • Experience managing large, complex retail or wholesale accounts; experience with mass-market and department store customers required (Amazon a strong plus).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead through change, influence cross-functional partners, and drive adoption of new tools and processes.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookup formulas, INDEX / MATCH, conditional formatting, macros).
  • Experience with enterprise planning systems and replenishment tools; experience supporting or leading system implementations is a plus.

    • In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a 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 though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

    Salary Range : $135,000 - $165,000

    Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.

    Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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