Head of Integrated Planning

Saint Paul, United States | Posted on 08/03/2026 At UNRL,we’re redefining what performance wear means. We create premium apparel thatblurs the line between work, sport, and everyday life — built for those whodemand more. Our team is driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and authenticity.We’re looking for people who share our belief that people matter, effortcounts, success is found in sweating details, and culture drives excellence.Join us and help build a brand that empowers people to look good, feelconfident, and perform their best — every day. How did we get here? We hire great people that fit our culture and have an old-school workethic. Wemake great products and provide our customers with an unreal experience. We create great processes that enable us to set goals and track oursuccess. The UNRL team consists of a small, tight-knitgroup of hardworking people with an entrepreneurial mindset. We are building abrand that will stand the test of time and continue to make a positive impactin our communities. What are you leaving behind? Job Overview The Head of Integrated Planning is responsible for leadingUNRL’s integrated planning function, ensuring the right product is available inthe right place, at the right time, and in the right quantity while maximizingsales, profitability, inventory productivity, and customer service. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this leaderoversees demand planning, inventory planning, buy planning, replenishmentstrategy, and supply planning while partnering closely with Product, Sales,Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain. This role is responsible for building scalable planningprocesses, developing a high-performing team, and providing the insights andinventory strategies needed to support UNRL’s continued growth. Why UNRL UNRL is redefining premium performance apparel throughinnovation, exceptional product, and an obsessive focus on the customer. As theHead of Integrated Planning, you'll help shape how the brand plans, invests in,and scales its product portfolio while building the processes and team thatsupport the company's next phase of growth. Responsibilities Lead the company's planning organization,including Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Buying, and Merchandise Planningacross all product categories. Develop demand forecasts, inventory investmentstrategies, and buy plans that optimize sales, margin, inventory productivity,and working capital. Own inventory health by balancing servicelevels, inventory turns, weeks of supply, and replenishment strategies acrossall channels. Partner with Product, Sales, Marketing, Finance,and Supply Chain to align inventory investments with seasonal product launchesand business objectives. Lead the Sales & Operations Planning(S&OP) process, driving alignment around one demand plan and one inventoryplan. Own Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning and inventoryinvestment decisions, balancing financial objectives, demand forecasts,inventory health, and capacity constraints. Own inventory health through proactivemanagement of Weeks of Supply, inventory turns, aging inventory, andexcess/obsolete inventory. Develop replenishment strategies that balanceservice levels, inventory productivity, and inventory investment across DTC,Wholesale, and Marketplace channels. Partner with Supply Chain to translate demandplans into executable supply plans, ensuring production capacity, purchaseorders, and inventory flow support customer demand. Build scalable planning processes, reporting,dashboards, and forecasting capabilities that improve business visibility anddecision-making. (hindsight, pre-books, etc.) Establish inventory allocation strategies thatmaximize sales, service levels, and inventory productivity across all channels. Oversee inventory purchasing decisions andpurchase order execution in partnership with Supply Chain. Own forecasting performance, including ForecastAccuracy, Forecast Bias, Forecast Value Add (FVA), and continuous forecastimprovement. Deliver actionable insights and recommendationsthat improve forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and commercial results. Build and develop a high-performing planningorganization focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuousimprovement. What Good Looks Like Success in this role means building a planning organizationthat is proactive, data-driven, and trusted across the business. This leaderanticipates opportunities and risks before they impact results, enabling betterdecisions that support profitable growth. A successful leader will: Deliver highly accurate demand forecasts andinventory plans. Optimize inventory investment while maintainingexceptional service levels. Improve forecast accuracy, inventory turns, andinventory productivity. Establish disciplined planning processes thatalign cross-functional teams around one demand and inventory plan. Develop a high-performing planning team focusedon collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Serve as a trusted business partner whoseinsights influence strategic decision-making. Success Measures Forecast Accuracy Forecast Value Add Fill Rate / In Stock % Inventory Turns Weeks of Supply Gross Margin Return on Inventory (GMROI) Inventory Health (Aging & Excess) Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain,Finance, Merchandising, Operations, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive experience in demandplanning, merchandise planning, inventory planning, supply planning, buying, ormerchandise financial planning within an apparel, footwear, consumer products,or retail organization. 3+ years of leadership experience building,developing, and coaching high-performing planning teams. Demonstrated success leading demand forecasting,inventory planning, Open-to-Buy (OTB), replenishment, and inventory investmentprocesses. Experience supporting an omnichannel businessacross Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Wholesale channels. Proven ability to improve forecast accuracy,inventory productivity, inventory health, and product availability throughdisciplined planning processes. Experience leading or participating in a Sales& Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP)process. Strong financial acumen with experiencebalancing sales, gross margin, service levels, inventory investment, andworking capital. Demonstrated ability to influencecross-functional teams and partner effectively with Product, Sales, Marketing,Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial Operations. Proven success designing scalable planningprocesses, operating rhythms, reporting, and performance management systems. Technical Expertise Demonstrated expertise in demand forecasting,merchandise planning, inventory planning, replenishment, allocation, supplyplanning, and Open-to-Buy (OTB) principles. Strong understanding of inventory investmentstrategies, assortment planning, inventory segmentation, seasonal buy planning,and inventory optimization. Experience managing inventory health throughservice levels, safety stock, reorder points, lead-time planning, inventoryturns, weeks of supply, and aging inventory. Proven ability to measure and improve forecastperformance, including Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, Forecast Value Add(FVA), and in-season forecast adjustments. Strong analytical and financial skills withexperience evaluating gross margin, GMROI, inventory productivity, andprofitability. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel,including forecasting models, financial analysis, dashboard development, KPIreporting, and executive presentations. Experience working with ERP, merchandiseplanning, demand planning, and business intelligence platforms such asNetSuite, BlueCherry, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau, or similar systems. Ability to translate complex business data intoactionable insights and communicate recommendations that influence strategicdecision-making. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting a high-growth apparel,footwear, sporting goods, or premium consumer products brand. Experience leading planning for both seasonalproduct launches and replenishment-based businesses. Experience implementing or transforming planningprocesses, operating models, ERP systems, or planning technologies. Familiarity with Shopify and modern omnichannelcommerce platforms. Experience partnering with global sourcing,production, logistics, and third-party logistics (3PL) organizations. Experience developing inventory allocation andreplenishment strategies across multiple sales channels. Our Leadership Principals Lead with ownership, accountability, andintegrity. Think like owners and make decisions thatsupport long-term business success. Build trust through accountability,transparency, and follow-through. Use data to drive decisions while balancingspeed and sound judgment. Develop high-performing teams through coachingand empowerment. Collaborate across functions to solve problemsand deliver results. Challenge the status quo and continuouslyimprove how work gets done. Health Insurance (Immediate Eligibility) Dental Insurance (Immediate Eligibility) Vision Insurance (Immediate Eligibility) Annual Performance Bonus (Immediate Eligibilitybased on Company and Individual Performance) 401(k) Profit Sharing Retirement Plan(Eligibility begins after 1 year of employment) 401(k) 4% Employer match (Eligibility beginsafter 1 year of employment) Employee Discount on UNRL product (ImmediateEligibility) #J-18808-Ljbffr UNRL