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 • Partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to manage inventory investments and maximize company gross margin. • Define and oversee pricing architecture across channels, balancing competitiveness, margin, and brand positioning. • Provide leadership, insights and recommendation in buy meetings, guiding replenishment and seasonal purchase decisions to optimize stock productivity. Operational Excellence • Establish inventory and margin KPIs, monitor performance, and drive corrective action where necessary. • Optimize in-season inventory flow between channels to drive sell-through, reduce markdowns, and capture incremental sales opportunities. Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication • Act as the central point of connection between Product, Merchandising, Finance, Wholesale, Retail, E-Commerce and Operations to ensure alignment and accountability. • Partner with executive leadership to present inventory and product strategies that drive growth across all channels. Team Leadership • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing inventory planning team, fostering analytical rigor, accountability, and professional development. • Create a culture of proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. • 7+ years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management, or related roles, with at least 3+ years in a leadership capacity. • Proven success in omni-channel retail businesses (retail, e-commerce, and wholesale). • Strong financial acumen with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies. • Highly proficient in ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), Joor, Shopify, MS Office, and Google Workspace. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience influencing senior leadership. Compensation: Salary range $125-$155k, plus benefits.