Director, Planning & Merchandising at KREWE

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Merchandise Planning, Assortment Planning, Financial Planning, Analytical Skills, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data-Driven Forecasting, Sales Performance Analysis, Inventory Strategies, Communication Skills, Leadership, Process Definition, Planning Systems Proficiency, Creative Organization, Product Development, Sales Objectives Alignment, Markdown Strategies, Disposition Model

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

Key Responsibilities: Develop and oversee integrated planning processes that align design, product development, and sales objectives across channels. Partner with FP&A and Finance to create data-driven forecasts, financial targets, and inventory strategies that support company goals. Lead assortment and sales planning, ensuring each channel, Retail, E-commerce, Wholesale, Event/Corporate Gifting, and Online Discount, has clear ownership and tailored product strategies. Establish a disposition model to optimize end-of-life and markdown strategies across channels. Collaborate with the Studio to provide upstream insights that inform design and development priorities and downstream validation through sales performance. Define and structure the future planning organization, identifying capabilities and talent needs to scale the function. Partner closely with Wholesale and Sales leaders to inform buys, channel forecasts, and product flow. Monitor performance against plan and adjust strategies in real time to improve margin, turnover, and sell-through. Requirements: 7–10 years of experience in merchandise, assortment, or financial planning, with at least 3 years in eyewear, fashion, or accessories. Proven track record of building or evolving a planning function that connects design, product, and sales. Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience partnering cross-functionally with finance, product, and sales. Comfortable leading through ambiguity, able to define processes and structure in a growing, creative organization. Proficiency with planning systems and data tools (e.g., Excel, NetSuite, ERP/MRP systems). Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across creative and commercial teams. Benefits and Perks: Competitive wage Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage FSA Plan & HSA Program 401(K) Investment Options Adoption Assistance, EAP, Commuter Benefits Paid Parental Leave Quarterly Cultural Spend Ongoing Training and Development, an Educational Allowance 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off accrual KREWE employee quarterly frame allowance (of course!) Diversity and Inclusion: KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Responsibilities

The Director of Planning & Merchandising will develop and oversee integrated planning processes that align design, product development, and sales objectives across various channels. This role includes leading assortment and sales planning while collaborating with finance and sales leaders to optimize inventory strategies and performance monitoring.