D’IYANU is a mission-driven, African-inspired fashion brand dedicated to empowering people to express themselves boldly through culturally rooted designs. We are a growing direct-to-consumer (DTC) eCommerce company with plans to expand into physical retail within the next 1–2 years. As we scale, we’re seeking strategic, self-driven team members who thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.

POSITION SUMMARY

We’re hiring a Retail Planning Manager to lead merchandise planning and inventory strategy across our fast-growing eCommerce business, with a future-forward focus on supporting omnichannel expansion. This individual will play a key role in optimizing inventory, maximizing profitability, and helping shape our retail readiness by building the tools, reports, and processes that will scale with us. This role will also support assortment planning and product performance analysis, partnering closely with design, marketing, operations, and leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, or a related field.
· 5–7 years of experience in merchandise planning, demand planning, or inventory management—preferably within apparel, accessories, or consumer products.
· Experience in omnichannel retail (e.g., DTC eCommerce, brick-and-mortar, or retail launch planning).
· Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency; experience with planning or ERP systems is a plus.
· Deep understanding of retail math, forecasting, product lifecycle management, and inventory turn.
· Excellent communicator with a collaborative approach and the ability to influence across teams.
· Comfortable working in a lean, fast-paced, high-growth environment where you’ll build as you go.
· Passion for fashion, culture, and D’IYANU’s mission to empower through heritage and style

Planning & Inventory Ownership
· Develop and manage seasonal and annual merchandise financial plans including sales, margin, markdowns, receipts, and inventory flow.
· Build demand forecasts and in-season reforecasts based on historical data, new product performance, and marketing initiatives.
· Own and optimize open-to-buy (OTB) planning, managing inventory health across all categories and SKUs.
Reporting & Analytics
· Analyze sales, inventory, and margin performance by product, category, and channel.
· Create and maintain planning tools, dashboards, and business reports to support decision-making.
· Present performance summaries and forward-looking recommendations to leadership.