Katie Kime
Katie Kime is a high-growth, omnichannel lifestyle brand redefining the intersection of fashion, home, and personalization. Founded with a mission to bring bold, joyful design to everyday life, we’ve built a loyal community that values creativity, quality, and self-expression.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. With rapid expansion across e-commerce, wholesale, and custom design channels, we pair modern design with a personalized experience that sets us apart. As we scale, we’re building a world-class team that thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and we’re looking for driven individuals to shape the future of the brand with us. As our dedicated Merchandise & Inventory Planner, you will own inventory strategy, demand forecasting, and allocation across DTC e-commerce and wholesale channels. This is a high-impact role with a direct line of sight to company revenue and cash flow, perfect for someone eager to build processes from the ground up in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. What You’ll DoInventory Strategy & Planning Develop and execute inventory investment strategies that support revenue and margin goals across all channels. Build and maintain demand forecasts and seasonal buy plans, aligning inventory decisions with sales trends, category performance, and financial targets. Own and optimize the Open-to-Buy (OTB) framework to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time. Establish seasonal and replenishment planning strategies for both new launches and evergreen programs. Manage inventory allocation and replenishment across e-commerce, wholesale, and key retail accounts. Partner with operations and logistics to monitor lead times, stock transfers, and fulfillment efficiencies. Develop strategies for pre-orders, backorders, and inventory flow to support peak periods. Data-Driven Insights & Reporting Analyze sell-through, inventory turnover, and GMROI, identifying risks and opportunities. Build and maintain dashboards to track inventory health, in-stock rates, and category performance. Present inventory and sales performance regularly to leadership, recommending actionable strategies to optimize growth and margin. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with merchandising, product development, and marketing to ensure alignment between inventory and brand strategy. Partner with wholesale teams to align buys with retailer demand and seasonal cycles. Collaborate with finance to integrate inventory forecasts with cash flow planning and revenue targets. What You’ll Bring 2–4 years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, or inventory planning, ideally within an omnichannel fashion or DTC startup environment. Proven track record with Open-to-Buy (OTB), demand forecasting, and inventory modeling. Strong analytical and financial acumen, with advanced Excel skills (experience with Looker/Tableau or ERP systems like NetSuite a plus). Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and build planning processes from the ground up. Excellent cross-functional communication and a collaborative mindset. Why Join Us? Be the foundational planning hire, shaping the systems and processes that will scale a $15M brand into its next growth chapter. Work with a creative, entrepreneurial team where your insights directly drive revenue, margin, and customer experience. Join a brand at the forefront of customizable lifestyle products, with omnichannel exposure across DTC and wholesale. Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (with employer contribution). Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays. 401(k) Plan: Employer-sponsored 401(k) program to help you plan for the future. Parental Leave: Paid parental leave to support growing families. Employee Discount: Exclusive discounts on all Katie Kime products. Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning, training, and cross-functional exposure within a high-growth brand. Team Culture: Creative, entrepreneurial environment with collaborative team events and seasonal brand perks. Ready to Build With Us? Apply now to join Katie Kime and take ownership of planning & allocation at a pivotal stage of growth. Seniority level
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Job functionManagement and Manufacturing IndustriesRetail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Katie Kime by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Inventory Planner” roles. Austin, TX $126,000.00-$178,000.00 2 weeks ago Austin, TX $77,200.00-$141,500.00 1 week ago Austin, TX $130,000.00-$170,000.00 6 months ago Austin, TX $66,000.00-$141,100.00 1 day ago Supply Chain Manager II, North America Transportation Execution Austin, TX $77,200.00-$141,500.00 2 days ago Supply Chain Manager, Rural Delivery Volume PlanningManager, Strategic Supply Chain, Consumables Supply Chain Austin, TX $126,000.00-$208,300.00 2 weeks ago Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area 3 months ago Senior Enterprise Applications Manager, Supply ChainSupply Chain Planner and Buyer - Austin, TXSupply Chain Manager, Capacity Planning, AMZL Supply Chain Execution Team Austin, TX $77,200.00-$141,500.00 1 week ago 2025 Full-time - Supply Chain Procurement Analyst - Remote Austin, TX $55,000.00-$107,000.00 15 hours ago Senior Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Innovation Austin, TX $103,900.00-$181,400.00 2 days ago Sr. Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Logistics Production Planning Team Driftwood, TX $80,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago Supply Chain Manager, Sales & Operations Planning Austin, TX $103,900.00-$181,400.00 1 week ago Production Planning Analyst II, Production Planning, PLEX Austin, TX $66,900.00-$143,100.00 3 days ago Austin, TX $65,000.00-$90,000.00 3 months ago Supply Chain Manager--Data Center Fulfillment Austin, TX $87,000.00-$178,100.00 6 days ago Senior Supply Chain Manager, Sales & Operations Execution, Supply Chain Execution Austin, TX $103,900.00-$181,400.00 1 week ago Global Inventory and Asset Manager, Ops Tech Solutions Supply Chain (OTS-SC)Operations Manager - Sortation Center - Austin, TXSenior Supply Chain Manager, Emerging Countries Network Planning Austin, TX $128,600.00-$212,600.00 1 week ago Austin, TX $75,300.00-$150,700.00 1 month ago Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area $100,000.00-$120,000.00 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. With rapid expansion across e-commerce, wholesale, and custom design channels, we pair modern design with a personalized experience that sets us apart. As we scale, we’re building a world-class team that thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and we’re looking for driven individuals to shape the future of the brand with us. As our dedicated Merchandise & Inventory Planner, you will own inventory strategy, demand forecasting, and allocation across DTC e-commerce and wholesale channels. This is a high-impact role with a direct line of sight to company revenue and cash flow, perfect for someone eager to build processes from the ground up in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. What You’ll DoInventory Strategy & Planning Develop and execute inventory investment strategies that support revenue and margin goals across all channels. Build and maintain demand forecasts and seasonal buy plans, aligning inventory decisions with sales trends, category performance, and financial targets. Own and optimize the Open-to-Buy (OTB) framework to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time. Establish seasonal and replenishment planning strategies for both new launches and evergreen programs. Manage inventory allocation and replenishment across e-commerce, wholesale, and key retail accounts. Partner with operations and logistics to monitor lead times, stock transfers, and fulfillment efficiencies. Develop strategies for pre-orders, backorders, and inventory flow to support peak periods. Data-Driven Insights & Reporting Analyze sell-through, inventory turnover, and GMROI, identifying risks and opportunities. Build and maintain dashboards to track inventory health, in-stock rates, and category performance. Present inventory and sales performance regularly to leadership, recommending actionable strategies to optimize growth and margin. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with merchandising, product development, and marketing to ensure alignment between inventory and brand strategy. Partner with wholesale teams to align buys with retailer demand and seasonal cycles. Collaborate with finance to integrate inventory forecasts with cash flow planning and revenue targets. What You’ll Bring 2–4 years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, or inventory planning, ideally within an omnichannel fashion or DTC startup environment. Proven track record with Open-to-Buy (OTB), demand forecasting, and inventory modeling. Strong analytical and financial acumen, with advanced Excel skills (experience with Looker/Tableau or ERP systems like NetSuite a plus). Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and build planning processes from the ground up. Excellent cross-functional communication and a collaborative mindset. Why Join Us? Be the foundational planning hire, shaping the systems and processes that will scale a $15M brand into its next growth chapter. Work with a creative, entrepreneurial team where your insights directly drive revenue, margin, and customer experience. Join a brand at the forefront of customizable lifestyle products, with omnichannel exposure across DTC and wholesale. Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (with employer contribution). Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays. 401(k) Plan: Employer-sponsored 401(k) program to help you plan for the future. Parental Leave: Paid parental leave to support growing families. Employee Discount: Exclusive discounts on all Katie Kime products. Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning, training, and cross-functional exposure within a high-growth brand. Team Culture: Creative, entrepreneurial environment with collaborative team events and seasonal brand perks. Ready to Build With Us? Apply now to join Katie Kime and take ownership of planning & allocation at a pivotal stage of growth. Seniority level
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Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionManagement and Manufacturing IndustriesRetail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Katie Kime by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Inventory Planner” roles. Austin, TX $126,000.00-$178,000.00 2 weeks ago Austin, TX $77,200.00-$141,500.00 1 week ago Austin, TX $130,000.00-$170,000.00 6 months ago Austin, TX $66,000.00-$141,100.00 1 day ago Supply Chain Manager II, North America Transportation Execution Austin, TX $77,200.00-$141,500.00 2 days ago Supply Chain Manager, Rural Delivery Volume PlanningManager, Strategic Supply Chain, Consumables Supply Chain Austin, TX $126,000.00-$208,300.00 2 weeks ago Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area 3 months ago Senior Enterprise Applications Manager, Supply ChainSupply Chain Planner and Buyer - Austin, TXSupply Chain Manager, Capacity Planning, AMZL Supply Chain Execution Team Austin, TX $77,200.00-$141,500.00 1 week ago 2025 Full-time - Supply Chain Procurement Analyst - Remote Austin, TX $55,000.00-$107,000.00 15 hours ago Senior Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Innovation Austin, TX $103,900.00-$181,400.00 2 days ago Sr. Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Logistics Production Planning Team Driftwood, TX $80,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago Supply Chain Manager, Sales & Operations Planning Austin, TX $103,900.00-$181,400.00 1 week ago Production Planning Analyst II, Production Planning, PLEX Austin, TX $66,900.00-$143,100.00 3 days ago Austin, TX $65,000.00-$90,000.00 3 months ago Supply Chain Manager--Data Center Fulfillment Austin, TX $87,000.00-$178,100.00 6 days ago Senior Supply Chain Manager, Sales & Operations Execution, Supply Chain Execution Austin, TX $103,900.00-$181,400.00 1 week ago Global Inventory and Asset Manager, Ops Tech Solutions Supply Chain (OTS-SC)Operations Manager - Sortation Center - Austin, TXSenior Supply Chain Manager, Emerging Countries Network Planning Austin, TX $128,600.00-$212,600.00 1 week ago Austin, TX $75,300.00-$150,700.00 1 month ago Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area $100,000.00-$120,000.00 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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