VP of Planning & Analytics

VP of Planning & Analytics

Ref No: 1505

Location: Norwalk, CT (Hybrid / 3 days in office)

We have been retained by a rapidly growing e-commerce business that is expanding to a full-fledge consumer goods company.Looking to address the ever-increasing complexity across inventory, supply flow, and planning, they are pushing the bar to leverage AI across their end-to-end planning process.

Position Description:

Reporting to the COO, the VP of Planning & Analytics, we are looking for a strategic planning leader with deep experience across global supply and demand ecosystems. Someone who blends hands-on analytical rigor with executive-level leadership that thrives in fast-growth environments, and knows how to turn data into decisive action.

• Design and execute the end-to-end planning process for a complex, high volume / long tail supply chain.
• Optimize inventory across channels to reduce excess stock and improve working capital.
• Develop forecasting strategies across varying levels (SKU, parent, category) based on data patterns and business needs.
• Develop data-driven models to determine optimal inventory levels, safety stock, and days of supply across a complex SKU portfolio.
• Evaluate end-to-end supply flow to improve inventory positioning and availability.
• Perform root-cause analysis on forecast accuracy, stockouts, excess inventory, and imbalances, driving continuous improvement.
• Oversee the building and maintenance of analytical tools to improve forecast accuracy and inventory optimization.
• Partner cross-functionally to implement data-driven supply strategies that balance cost and service.

Background Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of experience in a data-driven planning, analytics or quantitative business role.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable insights that influence business decisions in fast-paced, high-variability environments.

Miscellaneous:

• Compensation: $190,000 - $230,000 + bonus.
• Full benefit package including medical, dental, 401(k), in-office gym, parental leave and much more.