[Hiring] B2B Director of Inventory @Lands' End

Role Description

This role is eligible to be performed remotely; however, if you reside within 60 miles of Lands’ End’s office in Dodgeville, WI or New York City, you will be expected to collaborate onsite in a hybrid fashion for up to 12 days per month.

The Director of Inventory Planning is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping how inventory planning supports the Lands’ End Outfitters business as a commercial partner. This role leads the planning organization for Outfitters and ensures inventory decisions enable strong customer service, profitable growth, and disciplined inventory investment across the portfolio.

• Brings a customer-first, commercially minded approach, partnering closely with Sales, Merchandising, Program Management, Finance, Operations, and Sourcing.
• Leads the inventory planning function for Outfitters, setting strategy, expectations, and priorities that align with business objectives and customer needs.
• Positions planning as an early, influential partner in customer programs, renewals, transitions, and growth opportunities.
• Guides the development of planning assumptions that reflect customer behavior, program structure, seasonality, and service expectations.
• Leads scenario planning and trade-off discussions to inform decisions related to service levels, inventory investment, margin, and risk.
• Partners with Sales and Merchandising leaders to support customer commitments, assortment decisions, and program design with data-driven insights.
• Translates complex analysis into clear recommendations for senior leaders, helping simplify ambiguity and drive alignment.
• Builds, coaches, and develops a high-performing planning team, strengthening commercial thinking, analytical rigor, and confidence in influencing the business.
• Drives continuous improvement in planning tools, processes, and analytics, including effective use of data and technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in inventory planning, supply chain, commercial operations.
• Proven experience leading teams and developing planning or analytical capabilities at scale.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance service, growth, margin, and inventory investment.
• Advanced Excel skills required (comfortable with complex modeling and analysis).
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
• Experience with SAP / S/4HANA and Power BI strongly preferred.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, think strategically, and bring structure to complex business decisions.
• Experience in B2B, uniforms, or program-based businesses is a plus.
• 12-15 years of experience, including significant leadership responsibilities.

Requirements

• Leads multiple departments or a large, complex function.
• Develops long-term strategic plans and operational frameworks.
• Accountable for business outcomes and financial performance.
• Builds and sustains a strong organizational culture.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of employees.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Set performance expectations and goals for team members.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify and address performance issues through coaching and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new team members, as needed.
• Identify training needs within the team and coordinate relevant development programs.
• Encourage continuous learning and skill development among team members.
• Serve as liaison between upper management and team, conveying organizational goals and expectations.
• Address conflicts or issues within the team promptly and effectively.
• Manage team resources, including workload distribution and project assignments.
• Ensure optimal utilization of team member’s skills and expertise.
• Collaborate with upper management to establish team goals aligned with organizational objectives.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of department strategies.