Malbon

Head of Planning

Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
$160,000-$185,000
Posted Nov 2, 2026

Skills

Microsoft Excel
NetSuite

Job description

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.