Vice President of Planning

Gorilla Commerce•Norwalk, CT

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gorilla Commerce is hiring a Vice President of Planning to lead its Merch Planning and Inventory Management functions across its global operations. This role owns the full planning ecosystem — from category strategy and demand forecasting to supply-buy planning and purchasing execution — ensuring Gorilla Commerce’s marketplace and retail channels are planned with precision, efficiency, and agility. The VP of Planning will be instrumental in integrating commercial strategy, analytics, and operational execution, with deep expertise in marketplace and retail forecasting, and Asia-based manufacturing supply chains About Gorilla Commerce What We Do: We’re a leading e-commerce company focused on creating high-quality, affordable products that make everyday life easier. Scale & Footprint: Headquartered in Norwalk, CT, Gorilla Commerce is a Top 10 Amazon U.S. seller with rapid growth and expanding into an omnichannel presence. Industry Differentiator: Known for our flagship brand, Gorilla Grip, we combine creativity with data-driven insights to deliver obsession-worthy products. Culture Highlights: Fast-paced, collaborative, and customer-focused environment where innovation and growth thrive. Impressive Growth: We’re a rapidly growing e-commerce company with ambitious plans to expand our reach and evolve into a true omnichannel business.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in Planning, Supply Chain, or Operations within consumer goods, retail, or eCommerce.
Deep experience managing global supply and demand ecosystems.
Excellent analytical capabilities with advanced Excel expertise, including building complex models, scenario tools, and data-driven insights to support decision-making
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Hands-on approach balanced with strategic and analytical thinking

Responsibilities

Lead the Merch Planning team responsible for assortment strategy, demand forecasting and category financial planning across marketplaces and retail channels.
Own and drive the forecasting process, incorporating top-down and bottom-up methodologies, statistical models, and marketplace data signals.
Partner with Product Management, Product Development, Supply Chain, Growth and Finance to balance category growth, profitability, and inventory investment.
Manage category buy investments, new product launch plans, and lifecycle management with clear ties to financial goals.
Establish a structured demand review cadence that aligns business drivers with forecast updates.
Lead Inventory Management and Supply Planning, owning buy planning, purchasing, and partnering with sourcing on allocation across Asia-based suppliers and factories.
Design and execute replenishment strategies that balance service levels and working capital.
Collaborate closely with Sourcing and Operations to align purchasing with category priorities and promotional calendars.
Owns the development and governance of inventory optimization strategies, including setting MOH targets, safety stock policies, and balancing working capital with service-level goals
Build analytical tools and dashboards to monitor inventory efficiency, highlight risks, and drive data-based decisions across categories and channels.
Build and institutionalize the S&OP process connecting Commercial, Finance, and Operations into a single demand-supply-finance alignment cycle.
Own analytical frameworks that translate data into actionable insights, supporting forecast accuracy and inventory productivity.
Partner with Data Science (external) and IT/BI teams to develop advanced statistical and causal forecasting models.
Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews (Executive S&OP) integrating forecast, supply, and financial outcomes.
Create and maintain executive-level dashboards and KPIs.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including a free medical option.
401(k) with Company Match: Supporting your long-term financial wellness.
Generous PTO, holidays, and “Birthday Your Way” – take a day off during your birthday month.
Paid time off for new parents.
Mental health resources, free gym in our Norwalk office, and Employee Assistance Programs.
Hybrid schedule with three in-office days (Monday–Wednesday) and flexibility for remote work.
Remote Flex Weeks: Two fully remote weeks per year—one in July and the second is the week between Christmas and New Year.
Professional development encouraged and opportunities provided annually.
Commuter assistance, pet-friendly office, and wellness programs.
Free snacks, coffee, and team events to keep our community strong.