Apparel Operations & Planning, Sr. Manager
About The Position
The Senior Manager of Apparel Operations & Planning is strategic and analytical. This position leads and optimizes end-to-end supply chain, inventory strategies, and seasonal demand forecasting. This role is integral to ensuring product availability, margin health, and operational excellence across all channels; DTC storefronts, Ecommerce, Wholesale partners and International Distribution. The budgeted salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus. Applications for this position will be accepted until January 28, 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in operations, demand planning, merchandising, and supply chain within apparel, consumer goods, or retail
- Strong data fluency; expertise in Excel and familiarity with ERP and planning systems (e.g. NetSuite)
- Deep understanding of lead times, production calendars, and the dynamics of seasonal and lifestyle apparel
- Experience working with domestic and international supply partners
- A strategic thinker who thrives in both high-level planning and hands-on execution
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit to work across departments and leadership levels
- Passion for the outdoor lifestyle, fashion, and purpose-driven product
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to identify straightforward issues and propose simple solutions
- Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional operations with Aspen Collection’s external Design & Development, & Manufacturing partner from product development handoff through delivery
- Own the seasonal and in-season demand planning process, translating financial plans into unit-level forecasts by style, color, and channel
- Analyze historical data, market trends, and partner input to generate accurate forecasts aligned with product lifecycle goals.
- Develop and maintain seasonal critical path timelines in coordination with external partners, vendors, and manufacturers
- Collaborate with merchandising, retail, finance, and sales reps to align forecast and buy strategies across DTC and wholesale channels.
- Write, issue, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) to domestic and international vendors, ensuring alignment with forecasted demand, pricing, and delivery windows
- Oversee logistics workflows including warehousing, inventory transfers, and outbound fulfillment
- Monitor and manage inventory health across the portfolio, identifying risk and opportunities to rebalance, liquidate, or reinvest.
- Analyze dashboards and performance reports on inventory, delivery timelines, OTB, and sales-to-stock metrics.
- Partner with Finance to align demand planning with revenue targets, margin expectations, and cash flow planning
- Identify and implement process improvements across partners and supply chain to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels
- Ensure real-time alignment between POs and invoices to accurately track material liabilities, prevent overpayments, and manage vendor accountability
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
