Head of Planning

About the role

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.