Sales Planning Manager - North America

Recruitment Lead | Building teams, shaping culture & driving growth at Le Mieux

LeMieux is the UK’s fastest-growing equestrian and lifestyle brand, with a global community and big ambitions. Our success is driven by talented people who share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We’re seeking a Sales Planning Manager to join our team and help shape the future of our brand.

In the US, we have made major investments to manage and fulfill 100% of our business from a US warehouse (3PL) and have a considerable opportunity to drive growth through improved Planning‑Sales‑Operational processes.

The Sales Planning Manager will be tasked with building and driving the success of LeMieux’s North American sales/demand to revenue recognition process and be a key player involved in multiple functions across the business. This is a highly dynamic role and critical to the future success of the brand’s growth in North America.

The Sales Planning Manager will play a pivotal role connecting the Merch/Planning, Sales, and Operations teams to drive commercial productivity via clear reporting/information sharing between teams. Success is realized by exceeding financial targets, streamlining range development and managing inventory through the business efficiently.

• Drive Merchandising & Planning teams on commercial performance and white space across territories to influence future range building
• Monitor inventory movement closely, ensuring on‑time delivery and alignment with market demands (from supplier and from UK warehouse, into US warehouses)
• Work closely with sales teams to ensure availability and back‑order management is streamlined, drive revenue and sell‑through
• Demonstrate a passion for profitable growth – balance revenue improvement with profitable operations
• Be on‑site at LMX warehouse (3PL) to drive performance and efficiency of revenue generation, especially during peak season shipping, holiday periods, and other critical moments throughout the year
• Support Sales teams with producing reports on business performance for Exec review when required.
• Support annual budgeting process – aligning bottom line sales targets with top side financial targets.
• Capture retailers sell‑through information and produce weekly highlights for Sales teams in standardised format.
• Balance data analysis with commercial acumen to support revenue‑driving strategic development.
• Develop, continually review and improve efficiencies with reporting and processes.
• Build strong relationships cross‑functionally through transparency, communication and support.
• Support Sales teams with range planning; produce and manage product performance data down to account level to ensure ranges are built to drive growth.
• Perform post season analysis of selling, sell‑thru, top/bottom performers.
• Analyse and distribute sell‑through reports detailing best sellers / slow movers and stock ATS to maximise both pre‑bookings and in‑season opportunity.

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong planning and project management skills
• Advanced analytical capabilities, including high proficiency in Excel and related tools
• Solid understanding of merchandising and planning processes
• Experience in supply chain and operational process improvement is a plus
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• 5–7 years of experience in sales planning, merchandising, or supply chain analysis
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree is a plus
• Background in branded apparel or related consumer goods industry
• Ideally located in North Carolina (Greensboro/Triad, Charlotte, or Raleigh/Triangle markets) or able to travel regularly to Greensboro

Founded in 2006, LeMieux is the UK’s fastest-growing equestrian and…