Director, Inventory Planning

Job Description

Frances Valentine brings heritage and fashion together under one roof to create pieces that not only offer color + joy, but also celebrate the unique origin stories behind each individual piece.

From the craftsmanship to the styling of pieces, FV takes past waves of fashion and makes them new again, instilling a sense of nostalgia, timelessness, and colorful elegance.

We're on the hunt for a seasoned Director of Inventory Planning to act as a strategic leader driving the product lifecycle and inventory strategy across all business channels. This person will oversee the end-to-end merchandise planning process—including seasonal line planning, assortment architecture, buying, and in-season management—ensuring that sales, margin, and inventory goals are met. The Director partners cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Development, Production, Wholesale, Retail, E-commerce, and Finance to create a cohesive and profitable product strategy that supports growth and scalability.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Own and lead the development of seasonal and long-range inventory and assortment strategies that align with company growth objectives across Retail, E-commerce, and Wholesale.
• Drive the creation and execution of seasonal line plans, buying guidance, and ensuring alignment between consumer demand, design vision, and financial targets.
• Lead post-season hindsight analysis and apply insights to refine future assortments, pricing, and inventory strategies.

Business & Financial Leadership

Operational Excellence

Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication

Team Leadership

Qualifications :

Compensation : Salary range $125-$155k, plus benefits.