Director of Planning

Director Of Planning

Location : Austin, TX (Hybrid, Full-Time) Reports to : Chief Operating Officer

We are seeking a Director of Planning to lead our demand and supply planning function in support of a rapidly growing omnichannel business. This role will own the planning process across domestic / international ecommerce, wholesale, marketplace, and B2B channels, ensuring we have the right product in the right place at the right time.

The Director of Planning will oversee a team of planners while also remaining hands-on, capable of digging into data and solving urgent business challenges. This leader will drive the integration of demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory allocation, and purchasing, ensuring that our planning function scales effectively with the business.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of demand and supply planners, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set priorities and align the team's activities with company growth goals across multiple sales channels.
• Balance big-picture thinking with an operator's mindset - equally adept at leading and executing with urgency.

Demand Planning & Forecasting

Supply Planning & Purchasing

Inventory Management & Allocation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytics & Continuous Improvement

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Preferred

What We're Looking For

A strategic yet hands-on leader who can balance long-term planning excellence with short-term problem solving. The ideal candidate thrives in complexity, is metrics-driven, and brings both discipline and urgency to the planning process. This role requires a leader who can own the function end-to-end, from forecasting and purchasing to inventory allocation, while building a best-in-class team and scaling processes for future growth.

Benefits We Offer

Made In is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Made In makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.