Talent.com
Senior Director, Inventory and Merchandise Planning

Senior Director, Inventory and Merchandise Planning

WantableMilwaukee, WI, US
18 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Director Of Inventory & Merchandise Planning

At Wantable, we're redefining retail through personalization. Our membership-based model and proprietary technology empower us to curate products that help customers discover confidence and joy through style.

As a data-driven fashion company, we combine human intuition with algorithmic intelligence to deliver personalized assortments balancing creativity, analytics, and operational precision.

We're seeking a Senior Director of Inventory & Merchandise Planning to lead Wantable's end-to-end planning strategy, driving forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, and financial performance across our dynamic business.

This is a senior leadership role that will shape how Wantable plans, forecasts, and allocates inventory to optimize both member experience and company performance. You'll own the planning and OTB roadmap, building the strategies, tools, and partnerships that connect member demand with inventory flow.

You'll also partner closely with Product Development to plan and forecast for private brands, ensuring new collections meet demand, margin, and lifecycle goals. The ideal candidate will balance strategic foresight and operational execution, driving measurable business impact through collaboration, analytics, and disciplined financial management.

Strategic Leadership & Vision

  • Lead an integrated planning function that unites pre-season forecasting, in-season inventory management, and long-range financial planning.
  • Own Wantable's long-range merchandise and inventory planning strategy across all membership categories (Style, Active, Sleep & Body, Men's).
  • Drive an integrated approach to demand forecasting, inventory flow, and financial planning, linking top-line growth with operational efficiency.
  • Partner with Data Science to evolve forecasting algorithms, allocation models, and member to-SKU matching logic to improve accuracy and agility.
  • Build and maintain a robust planning infrastructure that ensures speed, scalability, and data integrity across teams.

Operational & Financial Leadership

  • Oversee and optimize the company's Open-to-Buy (OTB) process, balancing inventory investment, cash flow, and profitability.
  • Build inventory productivity strategies that drive healthy stock levels, reduce liability, and improve working capital efficiency.
  • Partner with Finance and Operations to translate business goals into actionable, measurable plans that support margin and inventory productivity targets.
  • Drive a culture of accountability and data-based decision-making through transparent reporting and KPI ownership.
  • Membership & Allocation Strategy

  • Develop and refine allocation frameworks that balance stylist recommendations, member preferences, and inventory availability.
  • Use dynamic inputs (keep rates, returns, and feedback loops) to adjust allocations and inventory flow mid-cycle.
  • Lead the strategy for multi-wave membership shipments, ensuring optimized product flow across cohorts, categories, and timeframes.
  • Private Brand & Product Development Partnership

  • Partner with Product Development to plan and forecast for private brands, supporting Wantable's strategic expansion into owned product.
  • Translate seasonal assortments into financial and inventory plans that align with demand, margin, and flow targets.
  • Build end-to-end planning processes that support new product launches, replenishment cycles, and end-of-life management for private brands.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure sourcing, development, and inventory timelines are aligned with membership demand.
  • Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of merchants, planners, allocators, and analysts.
  • Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and analytical rigor, empowering the team to deliver data-driven insights and actionable strategies.
  • Define the future structure and capabilities of Wantable's inventory planning and allocation function to support long-term growth.
  • Create a job alert for this search

    Director Inventory • Milwaukee, WI, US

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    Sr. Product Manager - Work Gear & Tools

    Sr. Product Manager - Work Gear & Tools

    Hultafors Group North AmericaMequon, WI, US
    Full-time
    Product Management team in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.You will work with our experienced team to develop product solutions for our users. The successful candidate will be responsible for new prod...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Manufacturing Engineer

    Senior Manufacturing Engineer

    Leonardo DRSMenomonee Falls, WI, United States
    Full-time
    The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U. Navy and navies around the w...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Maintenance Stockroom Coordinator

    Maintenance Stockroom Coordinator

    NestleBurlington, WI, United States
    Full-time
    And a career that empowers you to grow.At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno,...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Supply Chain Rotational Program

    Supply Chain Rotational Program

    Uline, Inc.Camp Lake, WI, US
    Full-time
    Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158.Launch your career with Uline!.Join our Supply Chain Rotational Program and get hands-on experience across several corporate teams while learning from some o...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
    • Promoted
    Director Workday Reporting and Data Analytics

    Director Workday Reporting and Data Analytics

    Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI, United States
    Full-time
    We're looking for those individuals-the creative thinkers and innovation seekers-who are content with nothing short of changing the world. Discover the endless opportunities within the Medical Colle...Show moreLast updated: 16 days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Manager, Business Development, Cell & Gene Therapies

    Senior Manager, Business Development, Cell & Gene Therapies

    Fresenius Kabi USA, LLCPleasant Prairie, WI, United States
    Full-time
    The Senior Manager, Business Development, will play a critical role in driving global sales and business development strategy for our cutting-edge Cell and Gene Therapies (CGT) Technologies divisio...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Retail Sales Manager I

    Retail Sales Manager I

    Premier WirelessHartford, WI, United States
    Full-time
    WIRELESS RETAIL SALES / STORE MANAGER.Join the Premier Wireless team and watch your success soar! We can promise you an environment that not only brings out the best in you but rewards you with an ab...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    • Promoted
    Inventory Auditor

    Inventory Auditor

    Costco Wholesale CorporationMenomonee Falls, WI, US
    Full-time
    Maintain accurate count of all merchandise on the sales floor, steel and receiving.Identify, investigate and correct inventory discrepancies. Audit the receiving summary report daily.We offer a comp...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Director Global Inventory E2E Business Process

    Director Global Inventory E2E Business Process

    GE HealthCareWaukesha, WI, US
    Full-time
    Responsible for evaluating and improving inventory management processes.This role involves collaborating with Segments / Strategic Business Units and cross-functional teams to optimize inventory flow...Show moreLast updated: 29 days ago
    • Promoted
    Program Manager I - Materials

    Program Manager I - Materials

    Leonardo DRSMenomonee Falls, WI, United States
    Full-time
    The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U. Navy and navies around the w...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Director, Environmental Health & Safety, NA

    Director, Environmental Health & Safety, NA

    Vantage Data CentersPort Washington, WI, United States
    Full-time
    Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America,...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Director of Development

    Director of Development

    Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI, United States
    Full-time
    At the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), every life-changing discovery begins with a single spark : new knowledge.That knowledge has the power to transform a patient's journey, uplift entire commu...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Manager, Digital Strategy & Transformation- Planning

    Manager, Digital Strategy & Transformation- Planning

    SC JohnsonRacine, WI, United States
    Full-time
    SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE.We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consu...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Planning & Sustainability Specialist

    Planning & Sustainability Specialist

    University of Wisconsin - ParksideKenosha, WI, United States
    Full-time
    Current Employees : If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Planning & Sustainability Specialist.Th...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago
    • Promoted
    Buyer

    Buyer

    UlinePleasant Prairie, WI, US
    Full-time
    Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158.Find fulfillment in your career, at Uline! As a Buyer, you’ll help guide procurement strategy to ensure our warehouses are stocked to deliver on growing cust...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    • Promoted
    Director Workday User Experience

    Director Workday User Experience

    Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI, United States
    Full-time
    We're looking for those individuals-the creative thinkers and innovation seekers-who are content with nothing short of changing the world. Discover the endless opportunities within the Medical Colle...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Factory Project Engineer

    Factory Project Engineer

    NestleBurlington, WI, United States
    Full-time
    And a career that empowers you to grow.At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno,...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Associate Merchandise Planner

    Associate Merchandise Planner

    Batteries PlusHartland, WI, US
    Full-time
    At Batteries Plus, our people are what power us.You'll use data-driven insights to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and partner with cross-functional teams to support sales growth and profi...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago