Senior Manager, Planning Transformation & Inventory Strategy (Ref: 196611)

As an external recruitment partner, we present a strategic, insights-driven opportunity on behalf of our client—the rapidly expanding luxury and premium retail leader known for data-informed operations. This organization is pursuing a digital-first upgrade to planning, forecasting, and inventory management across its global footprint. Our mandate is to identify executives who can translate complex operational data into clear business actions and collaborate with senior leaders to sustain growth.

We are seeking a strategic Senior Manager, Operations Planning & Analytics to steer the confluence of demand planning, inventory strategy, and advanced analytics within a fast-moving retail landscape. The role prioritizes cross-functional leadership, evidence-based decision making, and the deployment of AI-powered initiatives to sharpen planning processes and operational outcomes. The successful candidate will shape forecast accuracy, mature S&OP practices, and KPI transparency while guiding modern analytics capabilities across planning teams.

• Oversee comprehensive forecasting and inventory planning initiatives to synchronize supply with shifting demand across channels.
• Elevate S&OP maturity by balancing stock discipline with commercial goals through scenario analysis and performance metrics.
• Create and roll out analytics dashboards that inform executive decisions and cross-functional collaboration.
• Interpret historical data to deliver actionable business insights and proactive risk mitigation.
• Lead AI-augmented enhancements in planning workflows, automation projects, and data governance.
• Partner with operations, finance, merchandising, and technology stakeholders to boost planning precision and efficiency.

• Demonstrated success in demand planning, forecasting, inventory optimization, or operations analytics in high-velocity settings.
• Strong grasp of S&OP methodologies and multi-channel retail dynamics.
• Superior analytical skills with a data-driven mindset and the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven experience building dashboards and using analytics tools to steer business decisions.
• Visible leadership with a track record of influencing cross-functional teams.

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus potential
• Extensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match and financial planning resources
• Paid time off, parental leave, and volunteer days
• Hybrid work model with NYC presence required
• Employee product discounts and early access to merchandise

This role sits at the intersection of luxury retail and omnichannel strategy, offering strategic leadership with broad influence over planning, forecasting, and analytics across the organization.