Vice President, Inventory and Production (Retail)

Vice President, Inventory and Production (Retail)About the CompanyRenowned luxury retailerIndustryRetailTypePrivately HeldAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking a VP of Inventory and Production to take on a pivotal leadership role in the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading production management, inventory strategy, and quality assurance. This includes managing vendor and business sourcing relationships from a commercial and operational perspective, driving luxury-level quality assurance processes, and leading a high-performing team. The role also involves identifying and implementing technology and process improvements, partnering with various departments to align inventory with sales and promotions, and overseeing the end-to-end inventory strategy across retail and e-commerce. Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in inventory, planning, supply chain, or operations, with a preference for those with 5 years in senior leadership roles. A proven track record in managing inventory for multi-channel retail, particularly in the luxury or premium apparel/home goods sector, is essential. The role requires strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of inventory planning and forecasting methodologies, and proficiency in retail systems and data. The ideal candidate will have excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills, as well as experience with vendor compliance programs and quality control processes.Travel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsOperations