Head of Planning
Malbon · Santa Monica, CA · hybrid
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.