Apparel Operations & Planning, Sr. Manager

Aspen Skiing Company•Denver, CO

1d•$100,000 - $115,000

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

Brand Operations: Lead cross-functional operations with Aspen Collection’s external Design & Development, & Manufacturing partner from product development handoff through delivery
Demand Planning: Own the seasonal and in-season demand planning process, translating financial plans into unit-level forecasts by style, color, and channel
Forecasting Analytics: Analyze historical data, market trends, and partner input to generate accurate forecasts aligned with product lifecycle goals.
Product Development Roadmap: Develop and maintain seasonal critical path timelines in coordination with external partners, vendors, and manufacturers
Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with merchandising, retail, finance, and sales reps to align forecast and buy strategies across DTC and wholesale channels.
Purchase Order Management: Write, issue, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) to domestic and international vendors, ensuring alignment with forecasted demand, pricing, and delivery windows
Logistics Oversight: Oversee logistics workflows including warehousing, inventory transfers, and outbound fulfillment
Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory health across the portfolio, identifying risk and opportunities to rebalance, liquidate, or reinvest.
Performance Monitoring: Analyze dashboards and performance reports on inventory, delivery timelines, OTB, and sales-to-stock metrics.
Financial Partnership: Partner with Finance to align demand planning with revenue targets, margin expectations, and cash flow planning
Process improvement: Identify and implement process improvements across partners and supply chain to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels
Liability Tracking: Ensure real-time alignment between POs and invoices to accurately track material liabilities, prevent overpayments, and manage vendor accountability
Other duties as assigned