The Head of Merchandising & Planning will support the growth of Onward Reserve by owning our end-to-end merchandising strategy — from seasonal planning and buys to inventory health and allocation — across all sales channels.

Reports To: Chief of Staff

Core Responsibilities:

1. Own and drive merchandise and inventory strategy across all channels (Retail, Ecomm, Wholesale).

2. Lead seasonal planning, buy calendars, and assortment strategies in alignment with brand and financial goals.

3. Ensure optimal inventory performance and health, including turn, margin, stock cover and product allocation.

4. Own product cost and pricing strategy, partnering with Finance to ensure buys and SKU mix support margin targets.

5. Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Ops, Creative and Sales to align inventory flow with brand and sales plans.

Measurables:

• Inventory Turn by Season and Channel/Location
• Channel Gross Margin % vs Plan
• Sell-Through % vs Target (by Channel)