Own the end-to-end planning strategy for Retail and eCommerce DTC across North America
Develop annual, seasonal, and long-range plans aligned with company objectives
Establish inventory, sales, margin, and productivity targets
Develop strategic inventory approaches throughout the product lifecycle to meet plan and minimize stockouts
Build best-in-class Merchandise Financial Planning, Demand Planning, and Inventory Planning teams
Own adoption and optimization of o9, the enterprise planning platform
Drive automation and exception-based planning processes
Lead planning process improvement and transformation initiatives
Balance growth, profitability, inventory productivity, and customer experience across channels
Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Digital, and Regional Commercial leaders
Translate business priorities into actionable planning strategies and execution plans
Anticipate business risks and develop mitigation plans
Drive organizational transformation and planning maturity
Leverage data-driven insights to influence decisions and planning outcomes
Partner with Regional Commercial leadership on business planning and key account growth while controlling inventory risks
Oversee inventory forecasting, allocation, and resolution strategies across business units
Contribute to regional product framework and assortment structure
Lead differentiated product strategies by channel, region, and format to achieve revenue and product margin goals
Requirements 10+ years' experience in merchandise planning, inventory planning, or allocation
5+ years experience leading managers and multi-level planning organization
Proven track record in developing and leading the execution of a multi-year business strategy
Expertise in merchandise financial planning,



open to buy, demand planning, inventory planning, and/or allocation & replenishment
Experience in SAP and merchandise planning solutions
Advanced skills in Excel
Strong business acumen with the ability to lead in a complex matrix business environment
Strong influential leadership, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the business
Ability to set a transparent vision, align a team around common objectives, and foster commitment
Ability to think strategically and tactically, with persistent attention to detail
Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbally and in writing
Proactive issue root-cause identification and solution development
Flexibility and adaptability in ambiguity
Ability to balance autonomy and collaboration
Passion for outdoor activities and living the brand
Eligibility to work in Canada
Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in Merchandise Financial Planning, Demand Planning, and Inventory Planning, with a strong focus on strategic execution and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead planning teams, drive organizational transformation, and leverage data-driven insights for effective decision-making.
Highest-signal resume keywords Merchandise Financial Planning
Inventory Planning
Demand Planning
SAP Experience
Leadership in Multi-Level Planning
Hard Skills Merchandise Planning
Inventory Allocation
Open To Buy
Excel Advanced Skills
Business Strategy Development
Soft Skills Influential Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving
Flexibility and Adaptability
Industry Keywords Retail
ECommerce
DTC
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Product Lifecycle Management
Tools & Technologies O9 Planning Platform
SAP

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📌 Director, Direct To Consumer (DTC) Planning & Allocations (British Columbia)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 British Columbia