Demand Planner

SIMONMILLER is looking for a hands‑on Demand / Inventory Planner to join our team and own demand and inventory planning across all channels: e-commerce site, marketplaces, wholesale, and retail. You will manage and analyze inventory: needed, current, and projected. You'll work directly with Merchandising, Sales, Operations, Production, Retail, and Finance - this is a highly visible seat with real influence over how the business buys and grows. About Us Welcome to our playful world of luxury. We are a lifestyle brand featuring ready-to-wear, footwear, bags, and jewelry. With collections that balance the bold and the timeless, SIMONMILLER epitomizes the vibrant and mod lifestyle of our CEO and Creative Director, Chelsea Hansford. What You’ll Do Work with Finance to build the 12-month demand forecast across all channels and to update inventory OTB against rolling forecasts Establish reporting and proposal framework based on inventory needs, current/projected inventory position (including WIP), and selling trends by style Design and implement weekly replenishment for retail stores, marketplaces, and packaging components; own initial inventory allocation including buy and assortment planning for new store openings Monitor inventory levels for all channels by style and category to avoid stockouts and overstock Orchestrate and manage seasonal buys for each channel (wholesale, ecommerce, and retail) Orchestrate and manage ongoing Core buys for each channel (wholesale, ecommerce, and retail) to evaluate cross-channel inventory levels and promote MOQ / delivery date optimization Analyze and present reorder opportunities for each channel working with production to understand lead-time, MOQ and margin implications during presentation Manage inventory re-order status and combine this information with current inventory positions for a complete picture of committed inventory position Own the monthly inventory investment plan and open-to-buy being sure all appropriate data is included in data (orders, POs, cost, etc.), keeping purchasing within plan and aligned to the company's cash plans and working capital targets Prioritize and allocate constrained inventory across channels: propose which channel gets the unit when demand exceeds supply and facilitate the transfers with appropriate approvals Create SOPs around allocation logic and triggers for approvals Inventory health: Drive inventory turns and inventory health - aged and excess stock — and bring liquidation recommendations to Merch and Sales Systems & standards: Build the models, dashboards, and automation that run planning, plus the master data and process standards behind them Who We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree required; degree in supply chain management, merchandising, business, economics, or related field preferred 4-7 years of industry experience in quantitative analysis, inventory planning and/or forecasting; in a retail, product or e-commerce company Ability to build planning process from spreadsheets and BI tools Multichannel and multicategory experience— including personally arbitrating inventory allocation between competing channels when supply was constrained Ownership of an inventory or open-to-buy budget, with a clear grasp of the working capital and margin implications of planning decisions - able to speak fluently to both sides of a buy call, not just the units Apparel experience strongly preferred; otherwise, consumer goods with high SKU counts, seasonality, and frequent newness Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with advanced Excel proficiency Knowledge of Skypad preferred Knowledge of RLM or similar ERP preferred Comprehensive understanding of retail math Must be a team player, collaborative and works well in small team environment Strong communication, analytical, organizational, decision-making, influence, and presentation skills, with composure in fast-paced, evolving environments SIMONMILLER offers comprehensive benefits including hybrid work schedule, clothing allowance, weekly office lunches, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k), and generous paid time off policies. Reporting to: VP of Finance Pay Transparency: This position offers a salary range starting at $90,000. Final compensation will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, job-related skills, and internal pay alignment. #J-18808-Ljbffr