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Job Description

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

About Us

RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

At RH, we are committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role.