Sr. Director Planning, EUME (Maternity Cover)

Job description

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with capital, education and community. You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today! Life @ToryBurch is Special Because: When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits. Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference. We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance. Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales. We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand. This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because: Lead financial planning, business operations, and inventory strategy across Direct-to-Consumer (Retail, Outlet, and E-commerce) and Wholesale channels throughout Europe and the Middle East, driving profitable growth and operational excellence through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional leadership. A Day in the Life: Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end financial planning processes, including sales, margin, inventory, and profitability forecasting across multiple business units. Develop and manage top-down and bottom-up plans, annual budgets, and monthly forecasts to proactively react to actualized trends while continuing to work towards corporate inventory and sales targets Partner closely with Retail, E-commerce, Wholesale, Buying, and Finance leadership teams to align commercial strategies, revenue targets, and inventory investments. Provide insightful monthly business reviews, presenting performance on sales, margin and inventory Lead Open-to-Buy (OTB) processes, assortment planning, inventory flow, markdown optimization, and forecasting processes to maximize sales, margins, and inventory productivity across all channels and categories Define inventory flow of transfers across all channels to maximize higher margin selling Review AIR processes to assess quantity to air and related risk and cost impact Implement cross-channel inventory optimization initiatives and liquidation strategies, improving inventory efficiency, reducing aged stock, and enhancing overall profitability. Lead the operations of friends and family sales for stock liquidation Qualifications & Experience Degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field; 10+ years of progressive experience in Planning, Merchandise Planning, Business Analytics, Finance, or Inventory Management within retail, luxury, fashion, or consumer goods. Proven leadership experience managing high-performing planning teams across multiple markets and channels. Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, inventory management, Open-to-Buy (OTB), and demand planning. Experience supporting Retail, E-commerce, Outlet, and Wholesale business models within an international environment. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business strategies. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Excellent communication and presentation skills, including executive-level business reviews. Advanced proficiency in Excel and planning systems; MicroStrategy and SAP knowledge a plus. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and commercially driven environment. Key Leadership Competencies Fluent in English essential, Italian fluency desirable. Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen. Results-oriented leaders focus on profitable growth and operational excellence. Ability to balance long-term planning with agile decision-making. Strong collaborator who builds partnerships across functions and geographies. Skilled at leading change and driving continuous improvement initiatives. To Land This Role: Why You'll Want to Join Our Team: How We Work Together Adaptable – We change before we have to Entrepreneurial – We own it Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes Live the Values – We show up for each other Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing #TeamTory Values We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.