# Head of Planning at Malbon

Head of Planning at Malbon in Santa Monica, CA. Hybrid, full-time, paying $160k–$185k. Posted November 2, 2026.

- Company: Malbon
- Location: Santa Monica, CA
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Job type: Full-time
- Pay: $160k–$185k
- Experience: 8+ years
- Posted: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/malbon/jobs/4472851009
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/head-of-planning-malbon-81r6nn

## Requirements

- 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

## 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.