Commercial Financial Planning Director

The Container Store Inc.•Coppell, TX

26d

About The Position

Commercial Financial Planning Director – General Merchandise Overview of Position: The Commercial Financial Planning Director leads enterprise merchandise financial strategy for The Container Store, establishing assortment and financial targets and guardrails for a replenishment-driven business. This role is accountable for recommending and managing open-to-buy targets, refining OTB tools and processes, and partnering with Commercial, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to evaluate performance against plan and identify opportunities to improve sales, margin, and inventory productivity. As a senior leader, this role helps develop cross-functional teams and enables clear, confident decision-making by connecting long-range business strategy with day-to-day execution through analytically sound and operationally achievable financial plans. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field required.
10+ years of progressive experience in merchandise financial planning, retail finance, or replenishment driven planning
Deep expertise in automatic replenishment models and open to buy management
Demonstrated success influencing senior leaders and cross functional partners
Strong analytical skills paired with sound judgment and pragmatic decision making
Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Stores, Finance, and eCommerce teams to drive business results.
Prior accountability for P&L impact or commercial KPIs, including sales, margin, turnover, and OTB management.
Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs
Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry

Responsibilities

Lead Enterprise Merchandise Financial Planning
Own annual, seasonal, and longrange merchandise financial plans, with a strong focus on replenishmentdriven, core assortments
Translate commercial and merchandise strategies into clear financial plans that balance availability, margin, and inventory productivity
Ensure plans are aligned with enterprise financial commitments and longterm strategic goals
OpentoBuy (OTB) Ownership & Financial Controls
Set and manage opentobuy targets at enterprise, category, and channel levels
Establish guardrails that enable teams to operate with clarity and discipline while maintaining flexibility where it matters
Monitor OTB performance and proactively coursecorrect to ensure financial targets are met
Provide leadership with clear visibility into risks, tradeoffs, and opportunities
Forecasting & InSeason Performance Management
Lead forecasting and inseason financial reviews with a focus on predictability, transparency, and learning
Identify emerging trends and structural risks early and guide teams toward thoughtful, solutionsoriented actions
Balance stability in the replenishment model with agility when customer or market dynamics shift
Systems, Process & Continuous Improvement
Lead the evolution of planning tools, replenishment analytics, and performance metrics
Simplify and strengthen processes to reduce unnecessary complexity and manual intervention
Encourage a continuousimprovement mindset rooted in curiosity, data, and shared accountability

Benefits

Competitive health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well.
401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity.
Unique "1equals3" website for easy access to your benefits information and company updates.
Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best.
Basic life insurance, disability insurance options, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Considerate parental leave policies, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility & maternity support program.
Paid holidays, gym membership discounts, and a qualified transportation benefits program to save on commutes.
Enjoy a hefty discount on our amazing products, including merchandise, custom spaces, and services, gift cards, and pet insurance (because fur-babies matter!).
We honor our employees with service awards and retirement gifts, celebrate those who exemplify our core principles, and recognize exceptional daily contributions.
We offer a fun and collaborative work environment where you can learn, grow, and make a real difference.