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'47 Location: Greater Boston Area; Monday-Thursday in office required Director of Ecommerce Buying & Planning About the Role: We’re seeking a strategic and visionary
Director of Ecommerce Buying & Planning
to lead our Ecommerce buying and planning functions. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll report to the VP of Ecommerce, and lead a team of Buyers and Planners, driving the intersection of product strategy and merchandising, customer insights, and financial goals. You’ll also act as a key cross-functional leader, partnering closely with Product, Marketing, Site Experience, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver a cohesive and high-performing digital product strategy for our ecommerce channel. Key Responsibilities: Own the strategic vision for the ecommerce product assortment, ensuring it reflects brand strategy, customer behavior, trend insights, and financial goals. Lead seasonal and in-season line architecture and buy strategy to deliver a conversion-driving, profitable assortment across key categories. Balance newness, core product, carry-over, pricing architecture, and margin performance using a data-informed, brand-right lens. Define the role of categories, product types, and exclusives within the assortment to support growth and strengthen brand positioning. Buying & Planning Leadership Lead the ecommerce buying and planning functions, managing a team of 3 Buyers and 2 Planners with full accountability for merchandising strategy, product performance, inventory productivity, and financial outcomes. Set the strategy for OTB, inventory flow, markdown cadence, and forecasting — ensuring alignment with topline goals, margin targets, and merchandising priorities. Own key inventory KPIs including sell-through, turn, aging, and margin contribution; proactively manage risk and capitalize on growth opportunities through data-driven investment decisions. Partner with Finance to translate financial goals into actionable merchandise and inventory plans, and work closely with the Senior Planning Manager to execute demand strategies and maintain accurate forecasts. Lead ecommerce inputs into the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring demand signals, supply readiness, and ecommerce priorities are fully embedded in cross-functional planning. Build scalable processes, tools, and team structures that enable growth, agility, and operational excellence across the merchandising organization. Cross-Functional Product Collaboration Act as the ecommerce voice in the product creation process, partnering closely with the Product team — influencing seasonal line plans, category priorities, and product mix based on ecommerce performance, trend, and customer demand. Guide seasonal investment strategies, surface assortment gaps, and share emerging sales trends on site to help guide upstream product decisions. Attend product line reviews and development milestones to ensure ecommerce merchandising needs are embedded in product creation. Collaborate with Marketing and Site Experience teams to align on product stories, seasonal campaigns, and launch strategies. Partner closely with the
Director of Site Experience
to ensure your merchandising strategies translate effectively on site, while clearly owning the product mix, assortment architecture, and buy strategies. Operational Excellence Build scalable merchandising and planning processes that support growth and operational efficiency. Collaborate with Supply Chain and Ops partners to ensure on-time delivery and readiness for product launches. Continuously improve ways of working across planning, buying, and cross-functional teams to drive alignment and speed to market. Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, and/or planning 2-3 years prior Director level experience preferred Demonstrated ability to lead large seasonal buys, manage OTB, and deliver against margin, turn, and sell-through KPIs in a fast-paced retail or DTC environment. Deep understanding of retail math, inventory forecasting, and product lifecycle management Strong team leadership skills and ability to inspire and develop cross-functional relationships. Strategic, data-driven mindset paired with a deep passion for product and trend. Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to navigate and influence across multiple functions. Background in apparel, lifestyle, or consumer goods industries. Seniority level
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Director of Ecommerce Buying & Planning
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'47 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Director of Ecommerce Buying & Planning
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'47 Location: Greater Boston Area; Monday-Thursday in office required Director of Ecommerce Buying & Planning About the Role: We’re seeking a strategic and visionary
Director of Ecommerce Buying & Planning
to lead our Ecommerce buying and planning functions. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll report to the VP of Ecommerce, and lead a team of Buyers and Planners, driving the intersection of product strategy and merchandising, customer insights, and financial goals. You’ll also act as a key cross-functional leader, partnering closely with Product, Marketing, Site Experience, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver a cohesive and high-performing digital product strategy for our ecommerce channel. Key Responsibilities: Own the strategic vision for the ecommerce product assortment, ensuring it reflects brand strategy, customer behavior, trend insights, and financial goals. Lead seasonal and in-season line architecture and buy strategy to deliver a conversion-driving, profitable assortment across key categories. Balance newness, core product, carry-over, pricing architecture, and margin performance using a data-informed, brand-right lens. Define the role of categories, product types, and exclusives within the assortment to support growth and strengthen brand positioning. Buying & Planning Leadership Lead the ecommerce buying and planning functions, managing a team of 3 Buyers and 2 Planners with full accountability for merchandising strategy, product performance, inventory productivity, and financial outcomes. Set the strategy for OTB, inventory flow, markdown cadence, and forecasting — ensuring alignment with topline goals, margin targets, and merchandising priorities. Own key inventory KPIs including sell-through, turn, aging, and margin contribution; proactively manage risk and capitalize on growth opportunities through data-driven investment decisions. Partner with Finance to translate financial goals into actionable merchandise and inventory plans, and work closely with the Senior Planning Manager to execute demand strategies and maintain accurate forecasts. Lead ecommerce inputs into the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring demand signals, supply readiness, and ecommerce priorities are fully embedded in cross-functional planning. Build scalable processes, tools, and team structures that enable growth, agility, and operational excellence across the merchandising organization. Cross-Functional Product Collaboration Act as the ecommerce voice in the product creation process, partnering closely with the Product team — influencing seasonal line plans, category priorities, and product mix based on ecommerce performance, trend, and customer demand. Guide seasonal investment strategies, surface assortment gaps, and share emerging sales trends on site to help guide upstream product decisions. Attend product line reviews and development milestones to ensure ecommerce merchandising needs are embedded in product creation. Collaborate with Marketing and Site Experience teams to align on product stories, seasonal campaigns, and launch strategies. Partner closely with the
Director of Site Experience
to ensure your merchandising strategies translate effectively on site, while clearly owning the product mix, assortment architecture, and buy strategies. Operational Excellence Build scalable merchandising and planning processes that support growth and operational efficiency. Collaborate with Supply Chain and Ops partners to ensure on-time delivery and readiness for product launches. Continuously improve ways of working across planning, buying, and cross-functional teams to drive alignment and speed to market. Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, and/or planning 2-3 years prior Director level experience preferred Demonstrated ability to lead large seasonal buys, manage OTB, and deliver against margin, turn, and sell-through KPIs in a fast-paced retail or DTC environment. Deep understanding of retail math, inventory forecasting, and product lifecycle management Strong team leadership skills and ability to inspire and develop cross-functional relationships. Strategic, data-driven mindset paired with a deep passion for product and trend. Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to navigate and influence across multiple functions. Background in apparel, lifestyle, or consumer goods industries. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management, Other, and General Business Industries Apparel & Fashion Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at '47 by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid paternity leave Paid maternity leave Disability insurance Get notified about new Director of Ecommerce jobs in
Westwood, MA . Senior Director, Head of eCommerce, Direct to Consumer (DTC, US)
Senior Director of Delivery & Digital Commerce
Boston, MA $150,000.00-$180,000.00 4 days ago Boston, MA $150,000.00-$180,000.00 4 days ago Executive Director, Account & Delivery Management
Wellesley Hills, MA $131,500.00-$303,195.00 3 days ago Boston, MA $140,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago Associate Director, Global Sourcing Activations
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