About the role
We’re hiring! Malbon is looking for a Head of Planning to join our team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this leader will oversee financial, inventory, and demand planning across our e-commerce, retail, and wholesale channels. You’ll partner closely with Merchandising, Sales, Finance, and Operations to align seasonal buys with business goals, optimize inventory, and drive profitable growth. This is a hands-on leadership role with the opportunity to build the planning team, tools, and processes that support Malbon’s continued expansion.
Location: Malbon HQ is based in Santa Monica, CA. We are currently operating from a hybrid work schedule of 3 days a week in-office. This role is not eligible for remote.
What You’ll Do
Financial Plans • Track, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly sales for ecom, retail and wholesale • Manages sales, margin and inventory turn across channels • Own OTB - communicate risks and opportunity • Develop pre season plans in conjunction with merch and sales • Develop reporting and represent planning in cross functional leadership meetings
Seasonal Buys & Recuts • Develop size curve forecasts in partnership with merch and sales • Review sales forecasts align with preseason targets; partner with sales on ATS forecasts • Manage buy turn ins to production • Manage liquidity for late adds and recuts
Demand Planning • Manage 300 skus across 4 warehouses for in stock levels and product lifecycles • Issue recuts or reflow receipts as necessary • Develop reporting and communicate out of stocks/ back in stocks cross functionally • Receipt Tracking & Inventory • Partner with ops and production on managing receipt flow • Communicate changes in receipt forecasts to finance • Oversee planning team on inventory allocations
Team Development • Build the department roadmap: headcount, tools and process
What You’ll Bring • 8+ years in planning/buying with prior experience (DTC/Wholesale experience preferred) • Prior experience managing & developing a planning team • Advanced Excel Skills • Strong financial and analytical skills; comfortable owning OTB and inventory targets at company level • Track record partnering directly with finance and merchandising leadership • Experience with netsuite preferred • Occasional travel to retail stores may be required
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time position with an expected base salary range of $160,000-$185,000. Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of job-related factors such as skill set, geographic location, market demands, experience, and education or certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications.
Perks & Benefits • Benefits: Competitive plans for Medical, Dental, Vision • 401(k) + matching • Annual RSU grant • Generous PTO policy + observed holiday calendar • Monthly mobile/internet stipend • Employee discount for eligible Malbon products
Diversity & Inclusion
At Malbon, we celebrate individuality. Our team is built on inclusivity, creativity, and community. We’re committed to fostering a diverse workplace where every employee feels welcomed, respected, and empowered to grow.
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