Merchandise Planning & Inventory Director

Guild Brands

Part gallery, part art fair, part online marketplace - Artful Home LLC is all of these things and more. For over 30 years, we have been successfully connecting artists and art lovers, offering an extensive juried collection of fine art, craft, and design for the home and wardrobe. We are dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience for customers, artists, and team members. We believe that every work of art has a story. We also believe that each member of our team has a story and that these narratives enrich our entire organization.

Uno Alla Volta LLC is committed to bringing joy to customers' lives through unique, artisan-made treasures including jewelry, collectibles, accessories, and art in all its forms. They work with glass, metal, fabric, and clay, using techniques passed through generations and those invented yesterday. Wherever our artisans may be, whatever techniques and materials they use, and whatever form their personal expression takes, they all have one thing in common: the creations they bring to our customers are fashioned by their hearts every bit as much as by their hands. Our vision is to enrich the lives of every customer, artist, and team member through human connection.

Guild Brands Merchandise Planning & Inventory Director

Guild Brands is looking for a team player to oversee merchandise planning and inventory for two brands - Artful Home LLC based in Madison, WI, and Uno Alla Volta LLC based in North Branford, CT.

The successful candidate will function as a key player, driving seasonal planning, in-season forecasting, and inventory stock management to meet customer demand and achieve profitable sales growth. The Director is expected to model and foster collaborative strategic partnerships across merchandising, product development, marketing, creative, technology, finance, and operations, translating merchandising strategies and assortments into seasonal plans. Responsibilities include analyzing data trends and inventory flow to maximize profitability, supporting the three lifecycles of each season: pre-season planning, in-season forecasting/adjustments, and post-season clearance and analysis. Ensures inventory levels satisfy demand and meet financial objectives associated with fulfillment, turnover, and profitability.

The successful candidate can be based out of Madison, WI, North Branford, CT, or fully remote within the U.S. Some travel is required.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Education, training, and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, inventory control, business, accounting, retail, or a similar field
• Five (5) years of retail demand planning and/or forecasting experience (preferably in an apparel or eCommerce environment)
• Experience with purchase order systems and inventory management practices and procedures
• High level of Excel skills including pivot tables
• The ability to think strategically and tactically in the short-term and long-term management of this area of the business

If you meet these qualifications and are looking for a great opportunity to utilize your talents within a wonderful organization, please attach your resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Artful Home LLC and Uno Alla Volta LLC are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and team members regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, AIDS/HIV status; medical condition; political activities, affiliations, or beliefs; child or spousal support withholding; domestic violence, assault, or stalking victim status; lawful conduct occurring during nonworking hours away from the employer's premises; credit report or information; citizenship and/or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Artful Home and Uno Alla Volta will provide qualified applicants and team members with disabilities any needed reasonable accommodations as required by law.