Apparel & Accessories Inventory Planner

Location: Boston, MA Workplace: OnSite At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. As an Apparel & Accessories Inventory Planner, you will own inventory levels and buy plans for assigned categories and SKUs to support business objectives and achieve financial targets. Reporting to the Senior Inventory Planning Manager, you will manage day-to-day inventory planning and purchasing activities while supporting broader departmental planning initiatives. You will collaborate closely with fellow Inventory Planners, Product Marketing, Go-to-Market (GTM), FP&A, and Operations teams to ensure optimal inventory levels for new product launches, seasonal assortments, and ongoing business needs. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in inventory planning and analysis. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Partner with D2C Product Marketing Managers to align inventory plans with product launches, seasonal color stories, and assortment strategies. Develop SKU-level inventory plans across D2C channels and markets to support business needs and product availability. - Own inventory health and replenishment planning for assigned categories and SKUs. Monitor inventory levels, analyze selling trends, and proactively identify risks and opportunities, including potential stockouts, excess inventory, and slow-moving products. Recommend actions to optimize inventory productivity and availability. - Translate demand forecasts, sales trends, and product insights into SKU-level buy quantities. Execute purchase orders and adjust purchasing recommendations based on evolving demand, inventory availability, and business priorities. - Maintain accurate inventory and on-order positions to support the Open-to-Buy (OTB) process. Provide bottom-up analysis of inventory needs, upcoming purchases, and potential risks to inform category-level inventory and financial plans. - Partner with Supply Chain to align inventory requirements with production lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), supplier capacity, and shipping timelines. Proactively identify and communicate potential supply constraints. - Support inventory allocation and distribution across D2C channels and markets, ensuring the right products are available in the right locations at the right time while balancing customer demand and inventory efficiency. QUALIFICATIONS: - 3+ years of experience in inventory management, demand planning, merchandise planning or allocation planning within a consumer goods or innovation-driven industry - Advanced Excel skills and a strong understanding of retail math required. - Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and demand and inventory planning platforms (e.g., o9, Anaplan, Blue Yonder, or similar tools) is a plus. - Experience with AI tools or analytics platforms is a plus, especially for forecasting or demand modeling. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into strategic decisions. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams across operations, supply chain, and marketing. - Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments with competing priorities and tight deadlines. This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office. Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply. WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify https://www.e-verify.gov/to determine employment eligibility The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values. At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success. The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 - $110,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training. In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package. These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.