Vice President, Planning & Inventory Management

• Location 7010 Broadway,Denver, CO, 80221,United States
• Base Pay $ - $ / Year
• Other Compensation Yearly Bonus
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Manage Others Yes

TRUEWERK is looking for a Vice President, Planning & Inventory Management to lead the strategy, systems, and teams that keep our product flowing from forecast to customer. Based in Denver, Colorado and reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this leader will shape our end-to-end planning and inventory strategy to support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and an exceptional customer experience.

You'll lead Demand Planning, Supply Planning & Procurement, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Master Data Management, and Capacity Management while partnering closely with teams across Product, Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing. Success in this role means bringing people, processes, and technology together to improve forecasting, optimize inventory, strengthen supplier performance, and build a supply chain that's ready for what's next.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain planning and inventory management, along with a proven track record of building high-performing teams and driving meaningful operational improvements. You're equally comfortable setting long-term strategy and rolling up your sleeves to solve complex challenges, using data and technology to make better decisions and deliver measurable results.

We're looking for a collaborative, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-moving environment, earns trust across the organization, and knows how to turn strategy into execution. Experience in the apparel or footwear industry is strongly preferred.

Lead the company's end-to-end planning and inventory management strategy, ensuring alignment between demand, supply, inventory, and business growth objectives.

Own and lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, facilitating cross-functional alignment across Sales, Finance, Operations, Product, and Supply Chain.

Develop and implement scalable planning frameworks, KPIs, and governance processes to support organizational growth and operational maturity.

Partner closely with executive leadership to develop strategic supply chain initiatives, risk mitigation strategies, and long-range operational plans.

Build, mentor, and lead high-performing planning, procurement, and inventory management teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Ensure planning and inventory management processes support company profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term scalability objectives.

Oversee the Demand Planning function, ensuring accurate demand forecasts that optimize inventory, improve customer service levels, and support efficient business operations.

Direct Supply Planning & Procurement activities to ensure optimal inventory availability, supplier performance, cost management, and continuity of supply.

Drive inventory optimization initiatives across all channels and product categories, balancing working capital efficiency with customer service expectations.

Lead Capacity Management processes to ensure manufacturing, supplier, and operational capabilities align with forecasted demand and growth plans.

Identify and proactively mitigate supply chain risks related to demand variability, supplier constraints, capacity limitations, and inventory exposure.

Establish and maintain robust Master Data governance practices to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across planning systems and business processes.

Champion the adoption and optimization of advanced planning systems, ERP platforms, automation tools, and analytics capabilities to improve decision-making and operational performance.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning and procurement functions using data analytics, technology, and best-practice methodologies.

Monitor and report on key supply chain and inventory metrics, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, procurement, and operations within a fast-paced consumer products, manufacturing, retail, or distribution environment.

Experience in the apparel and/or footwear industry required; multi-brand experience preferred.

Experience supporting multi-channel businesses, including wholesale and ecommerce;
Amazon experience preferred.

Proven experience leading Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, S&OP, Capacity Planning, and Inventory Management functions at scale.

Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams in complex, growth-oriented organizations while driving organizational change and influencing executive-level decision-making.

Strong track…