[Hiring] Director of Planning @Bloom

Role Description

The Director of Planning will lead the integrated Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Planning functions at Poppy & Peonies. This role is responsible for translating commercial plans into actionable inventory and purchasing strategies, ensuring the right products are available in the right quantities, at the right locations, and at the right time.

Working closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Marketing, Finance, Sourcing, and Operations, the Director will establish a disciplined Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process that balances revenue growth, product availability, inventory productivity, and cash flow.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and financial acumen with hands-on planning experience in a fast-paced consumer products environment. They are comfortable working at both strategic and operational levels, building scalable processes while actively managing forecasts, inventory, and purchasing decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, or integrated business planning.
• 5+ years of experience leading planning teams or functions.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end planning in a consumer products, retail, fashion, accessories, or eCommerce environment.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting, inventory optimization, replenishment planning, and open-to-buy management.
• Experience establishing or leading S&OP processes.
• Advanced analytical skills, including strong Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
• Experience working with ERP, inventory management, and demand planning systems.
• Strong communication, influencing, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with changing priorities.

Requirements

• Own the end-to-end demand forecasting process across all product categories, sales channels, and markets.
• Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts at the SKU, category, channel, and distribution center levels.
• Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, and eCommerce to incorporate product launches, promotional activities, seasonality, marketing investments, and business growth assumptions into forecasts.
• Lead forecast reviews, analyze actual performance against projections, identify demand trends, and continuously improve forecast accuracy.
• Translate demand forecasts into actionable supply and purchasing plans, considering inventory on hand, open purchase orders, production lead times, transportation lead times, and safety stock requirements.
• Own the inventory purchasing plan and recommend purchase order quantities, timing, and replenishment strategies.
• Develop and execute inventory strategies across multiple distribution centers in Canada and the US.
• Design, implement, and lead a structured monthly S&OP process, integrating commercial demand, supply capabilities, inventory investment, and financial objectives.
• Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, and Sourcing to support seasonal assortment planning and new product introductions.
• Build scalable planning processes, reporting tools, and performance dashboards.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Planning team, establishing clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and development plans.

Benefits

• Annual Salary ranges from $150,000-$170,000.
• Performance bonus.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Health benefits coverage.
• $250 annual period & menstrual budget.
• $1,000 annual allowance towards Poppy & Peonies product.
• $400 home office setup allowance.

Company Description

Poppy & Peonies is a fun and energetic brand that believes styles and function should co-exist. We’re passionate about creating practical pieces that help make life a little easier and lighten the load, literally.

We believe in our responsibility to care for our environment and we are passionate about preserving the health and welfare of our planet, and the animals that live on it. All of our bags are made from high-quality vegan leather, and our entire product line is vegan, cruelty-free, and PETA-approved.