Planning Director

About Us

Honeylove is a venture-backed DTC startup founded by EDM artist Betsie Larkin, who has released multiple Top 40 hits and has toured with Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Paul van Dyk, ATB, and others. After searching high and low for quality shapewear that made her feel confident on stage, Betsie decided to create her own line of stage-worthy shapewear and launched the brand in 2018.

Since then, Honeylove has expanded to tops, bras, and many other garments that have set new standards in their segments. We apply a technical and artistic approach to problems we see in the fashion industry, creating products that serve our customers of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds.

Honeylove grew quickly over the past couple of years and has attracted over 2 million customers, as well as earned praise from countless publishers (eg: New York Times, Good Morning America, etc). SimilarWeb called Honeylove one of the fastest growing large DTC brands, and the company received funding from top investors such as Lightspeed, Y Combinator, and Serena Williams. Most importantly, Honeylove is profitable while continuing to grow at a rapid pace.

About this Role

Honeylove is seeking a skilled and strategic Director of Planning Strategy to support our global planning strategy. This role will be pivotal in developing and executing plans that ensure efficient inventory management and purchasing to enable fast paced growth. You will be responsible for overseeing DTC inventory planning incl. new product launches, aggregating forecasts, and recommending purchase orders based on vendor requirements. Additionally, you'll develop and refine our allocations process, working closely with cross-functional teams to support successful product launches and drive operational excellence. Reporting to our Senior Director of Planning Strategy, this role offers flexibility with remote work, though occasional travel to our downtown LA office may be required. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for operational efficiency, this role is tailored for you.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive planning strategies for new launches and expansion plans, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with internal teams, including Production, Logistics, and Product Development, to coordinate timing, order management, and inventory allocations.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Oversee the interface between data warehouses and e-commerce platforms, leveraging insights to drive decision-making and optimize inventory management.
• Inventory Optimization: Implement and refine planning and replenishment strategies, focusing on achieving a balance between maximizing sales and maintaining healthy inventory levels (WOS).
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, streamline processes, eliminate redundancies, and enhance overall effectiveness in inventory management and allocation.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of experience working in a fast-paced environment with a proven track record in strategic planning and operational leadership; preference for experience in e-commerce planning, inventory management, and/or supply chain management
• Technical Expertise: Strong data analysis skills in sales forecasting and inventory optimization 
• Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans that drive business growth and operational efficiency through the planning function
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with senior leadership and cross-functional teams

Pay Range

$160K-200K in annual base salary