Apparel Operations & Planning, Sr. Manager

The Senior Manager of Apparel Operations & Planning is strategic and analytical. This position leads and optimizes end-to-end supply chain, inventory strategies, and seasonal demand forecasting. This role is integral to ensuring product availability, margin health, and operational excellence across all channels; DTC storefronts, Ecommerce, Wholesale partners and International Distribution.The budgeted salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus. Applications for this position will be accepted until August 8, 2025.Essential Job FunctionsBrand Operations: Lead cross-functional operations with Aspen Collection’s external Design & Development, & Manufacturing partner from product development handoff through deliveryDemand Planning: Own the seasonal and in-season demand planning process, translating financial plans into unit-level forecasts by style, color, and channelForecasting Analytics: Analyze historical data, market trends, and partner input to generate accurate forecasts aligned with product lifecycle goals.Product Development Roadmap: Develop and maintain seasonal critical path timelines in coordination with external partners, vendors, and manufacturersCross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with merchandising, retail, finance, and sales reps to align forecast and buy strategies across DTC and wholesale channels.Purchase Order Management: Write, issue, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) to domestic and international vendors, ensuring alignment with forecasted demand, pricing, and delivery windowsLogistics Oversight: Oversee logistics workflows including warehousing, inventory transfers, and outbound fulfillmentInventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory health across the portfolio, identifying risk and opportunities to rebalance, liquidate, or reinvest.Performance Monitoring: Analyze dashboards and performance reports on inventory, delivery timelines, OTB, and sales-to-stock metrics.Financial Partnership: Partner with Finance to align demand planning with revenue targets, margin expectations, and cash flow planningProcess improvement: Identify and implement process improvements across partners and supply chain to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levelsLiability Tracking: Ensure real-time alignment between POs and invoices to accurately track material liabilities, prevent overpayments, and manage vendor accountabilityOther duties as assigned