Wantable-posted about 8 hours ago
Full-time • Director
Hybrid • Los Angeles, CA
251-500 employees

As the Senior Director of Merchandise Planning, you will own Wantable’s end-to-end planning strategy, forecasting methodology, and inventory optimization—but you’ll also push the discipline into the future, driving automation, rapid experimentation, and next-generation decision systems. Curiosity, hands-on innovation, and a willingness to rethink everything are more important than a traditional resume. This is a high-ownership role with direct impact on growth, profitability, and customer experience. You will work in a fast-moving, low-bureaucracy environment where independent decision-making is expected and where your build-what-you-need mindset is highly valued.

  • Reinvent Planning Through AI & Automation
  • Build the next generation of Wantable’s forecasting and planning system using AI, ML-powered demand models, LLM-based decision tools, and automated workflows.
  • Prototype and test unconventional planning approaches such as agent-based simulations, predictive replenishment triggers, automated OTB updates, LLM-assisted scenario planning, and more.
  • Design AI-driven tools that increase forecasting accuracy, compression speed, and planner productivity.
  • Identify manual or repetitive planning tasks and aggressively replace them with automation or AI copilots.
  • Own Inventory & Merchandise Planning
  • Lead and own all merchandise planning, allocation, and inventory management strategies to maximize revenue and margin.
  • Build and maintain financial and unit-level forecasts using AI-enhanced modeling to align merchandising, product development, and operations.
  • Oversee seasonal and long-range OTB plans and deploy predictive algorithms to balance growth with inventory productivity.
  • Drive in-season agility using real-time data and automated alerts for reorders, markdowns, and product flow adjustments.
  • Partner with Merchandising and Product Development to support Wantable’s expanding private brands using AI-powered sell-through forecasting and attribute-level demand modeling.
  • Lead a High-Performing, AI-Fluent Team
  • Develop and coach a planning team that embraces experimentation, autonomy, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Promote a culture of curiosity—where planners feel empowered to build tools, run rapid tests, and challenge legacy processes.
  • Ensure the team is skilled in AI copilots, prompt engineering fundamentals, analytics tools, and automated reporting systems.
  • Drive Wantable's Data & Insights Evolution
  • Oversee creation of AI-optimized dashboards, predictive analytics, and self-updating reporting tools.
  • Collaborate closely with Data Science and Engineering to deploy new algorithms and ensure model performance is measurable and stable.
  • Use AI-assisted analysis to uncover new opportunities to improve margins, reduce inventory waste, and accelerate product flow.
  • Deep experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, or financial planning paired with a genuine passion for AI innovation.
  • Strong analytical and financial skills; comfortable designing and evaluating AI-enhanced models.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex OTB plans, margin performance, and inventory strategy in dynamic, high-growth environments.
  • Hands-on familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini), BI platforms (Tableau, Looker), and modern data workflows.
  • A builder mindset—comfortable creating your own planning tools, KPIs, automations, and models when existing solutions are inadequate.
  • A bias toward action, independent decision-making, and low-bureaucracy execution.
  • A love for fashion, product, and the art + science of retail.
  • Experience with ML forecasting frameworks or LLM workflow automation.
  • Experience leading teams through rapid tooling transitions or tech-driven process reinvention.
  • Comfort collaborating with data engineers and data scientists.
  • flexible schedules
  • paid parental leave (mothers AND fathers)
  • a private room for nursing mothers
  • paid vacation and seven paid holidays per year
  • a 50% discount on all merchandise. You’ll be eligible for the discount on your first day.
  • ample parking
  • medical (traditional and high deductible), dental, and vision insurance
  • a 401K (both pre-tax and Roth options)
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