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Head of Planning

Santa Monica, CA

   

We’re hiring! Malbon is looking for a Head of Planning to join our team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this leader will oversee financial, inventory, and demand planning across our e-commerce, retail, and wholesale channels. You’ll partner closely with Merchandising, Sales, Finance, and Operations to align seasonal buys with business goals, optimize inventory, and drive profitable growth. This is a hands-on leadership role with the opportunity to build the planning team, tools, and processes that support Malbon’s continued expansion.

Location: Malbon HQ is based in Santa Monica, CA. We are currently operating from a hybrid work schedule of 3 days a week in-office. This role is not eligible for remote. 

What You’ll Do

Financial Plans

  • Track, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly sales for ecom, retail and wholesale
  • Manages sales, margin and inventory turn across channels
  • Own OTB - communicate risks and opportunity
  • Develop pre season plans in conjunction with merch and sales
  • Develop reporting and represent planning in cross functional leadership meetings

Seasonal Buys & Recuts

  • Develop size curve forecasts in partnership with merch and sales
  • Review sales forecasts align with preseason targets; partner with sales on ATS forecasts
  • Manage buy turn ins to production
  • Manage liquidity for late adds and recuts

Demand Planning

  • Manage 300 skus across 4 warehouses for in stock levels and product lifecycles
  • Issue recuts or reflow receipts as necessary
  • Develop reporting and communicate out of stocks/ back in stocks cross functionally
  • Receipt Tracking & Inventory
  • Partner with ops and production on managing receipt flow 
  • Communicate changes in receipt forecasts to finance
  • Oversee planning team on inventory allocations

Team Development

  • Build the department roadmap: headcount, tools and process

What You’ll Bring

  • 8+ years in planning/buying with prior experience (DTC/Wholesale experience preferred)
  • Prior experience managing & developing a planning team
  • Advanced Excel Skills
  • Strong financial and analytical skills; comfortable owning OTB and inventory targets at company level
  • Track record partnering directly with finance and merchandising leadership
  • Experience with netsuite preferred
  • Occasional travel to retail stores may be required

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time position with an expected base salary range of $160,000-$185,000. Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of job-related factors such as skill set, geographic location, market demands, experience, and education or certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications.

Perks & Benefits

  • Benefits: Competitive plans for Medical, Dental, Vision 
  • 401(k) + matching
  • Annual RSU grant
  • Generous PTO policy + observed holiday calendar 
  • Monthly mobile/internet stipend
  • Employee discount for eligible Malbon products

Diversity & Inclusion

At Malbon, we celebrate individuality. Our team is built on inclusivity, creativity, and community. We’re committed to fostering a diverse workplace where every employee feels welcomed, respected, and empowered to grow.

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