Director - Inventory Planning

RH is seeking a Director of Planning for Lighting, Hardware & Decor, a strategic, analytical, and inspirational leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This individual will bring deep expertise in merchandise planning, strong business acumen, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. With a startup mindset and a commitment to flexibility, the ideal candidate embraces change and approaches challenges with a solution-first attitude. Success in this role will require exceptional leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to align planning strategies with the broader business goals of our brand

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership to the Planning team within the Lighting, Hardware & Decor division, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and results
• Mentor, coach, and develop planners by enhancing their expertise in planning processes, systems, and tools; actively hire, train, and grow top talent within the team
• Serve as a key leader within the Merchandising organization, actively participating in and/or leading cross-functional initiatives and strategic project teams
• Drive the creation and execution of annual and seasonal divisional financial plans, including sales, margin, and inventory targets, in close partnership with
• Company Planning and Merchandising
• Collaborate with Merchandising to support and inform product strategies, aligning planning initiatives with brand vision and business goals
• Deliver comprehensive seasonal and event recaps, as well as ad hoc analysis, to identify risks and opportunities at the department, subclass, class, collection, and SKU levels
• Leverage historical data and current business trends to develop sound sales, margin, and inventory strategies that support company financial objectives
• Lead the in-season forecasting process to ensure optimal product flow, proactively managing inventory levels to meet evolving business trends
• Monitor and manage divisional inventory turnover, in-stock rates, and fulfillment performance to align with plan targets and maximize business efficiency
• Ensure core inventory plans support display needs, cycle stock, and safety stock levels
• Develop and execute exit strategies for non-productive inventory to maximize GMROI
• Present divisional forecasts, insights, and action plans during monthly OTB (Open-to-Buy) meetings; identify and address variances in plans and forecasts on a weekly basis

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of experience in a high-volume specialty retail or direct-to-consumer business, with a strong focus on merchandise planning, is preferred
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong, effective relationships across cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and solution-oriented work environment
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and managing performance metrics to support strategic goals and drive business outcomes
• A successful track record in leading and managing high-performing planning teams, with a focus on coaching, development, and operational excellence
• Career progression marked by increasing responsibility in merchandise planning within a high-volume specialty retail environment
• Deep understanding of financial principles and accountability for departmental budgeting, planning, and forecasting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with STS or similar planning systems is strongly preferred

Please Note | This role is based at our Headquarters in Corte Madera, CA, and requires on-site presence Monday through Friday