About Katie Kime Katie Kime is a high-growth, omnichannel lifestyle brand redefining the intersection of fashion, home, and personalization. Founded with a mission to bring bold, joyful design to everyday life, we’ve built a loyal community that values creativity, quality, and self-expression. With rapid expansion across e-commerce, wholesale, and custom design channels, we pair modern design with a personalized experience that sets us apart. As we scale, we’re building a world-class team that thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and we’re looking for driven individuals to shape the future of the brand with us. As our dedicated Merchandise & Inventory Planner, you will own inventory strategy, demand forecasting, and allocation across DTC e-commerce and wholesale channels. This is a high-impact role with a direct line of sight to company revenue and cash flow, perfect for someone eager to build processes from the ground up in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. What You’ll Do Inventory Strategy & Planning • Develop and execute inventory investment strategies that support revenue and margin goals across all channels. • Build and maintain demand forecasts and seasonal buy plans, aligning inventory decisions with sales trends, category performance, and financial targets. • Own and optimize the Open-to-Buy (OTB) framework to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time. • Establish seasonal and replenishment planning strategies for both new launches and evergreen programs. Omnichannel Inventory Management • Manage inventory allocation and replenishment across e-commerce, wholesale, and key retail accounts. • Partner with operations and logistics to monitor lead times, stock transfers, and fulfillment efficiencies. • Develop strategies for pre-orders, backorders, and inventory flow to support peak periods. Data-Driven Insights & Reporting • Analyze sell-through, inventory turnover, and GMROI, identifying risks and opportunities. • Build and maintain dashboards to track inventory health, in-stock rates, and category performance. • Present inventory and sales performance regularly to leadership, recommending actionable strategies to optimize growth and margin. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with merchandising, product development, and marketing to ensure alignment between inventory and brand strategy. • Partner with wholesale teams to align buys with retailer demand and seasonal cycles. • Collaborate with finance to integrate inventory forecasts with cash flow planning and revenue targets. What You’ll Bring • 4-6 years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, or inventory planning, ideally within an omnichannel fashion or DTC startup environment. • Proven track record with Open-to-Buy (OTB), demand forecasting, and inventory modeling. • Strong analytical and financial acumen, with advanced Excel skills (experience with Looker/Tableau or ERP systems like NetSuite a plus). • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and build planning processes from the ground up. • Excellent cross-functional communication and a collaborative mindset. Why Join Us? • Be the foundational planning hire, shaping the systems and processes that will scale a $15M brand into its next growth chapter. • Work with a creative, entrepreneurial team where your insights directly drive revenue, margin, and customer experience. • Join a brand at the forefront of customizable lifestyle products, with omnichannel exposure across DTC and wholesale. Compensation & Benefits • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (with employer contribution). • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays. • Annual Bonus: Performance bonus program • 401(k) Plan: Employer-sponsored 401(k) program to help you plan for the future. • Parental Leave: Paid parental leave to support growing families. • Employee Discount: Exclusive discounts on all Katie Kime products. • Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning, training, and cross-functional exposure within a high-growth brand. • Team Culture: Creative, entrepreneurial environment with collaborative team events and seasonal brand perks. Ready to Build With Us? Apply now to join Katie Kime and take ownership of planning & allocation at a pivotal stage of growth.