Director, Merchandise Planning

About Away

We believe travel makes us better. Launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on, we now offer a range of luggage and travel essentials for every journey. Together we create, innovate, and embark on this journey as a community of travelers, helping to make travel more seamless for everyone.

Join The Crew

We are hiring a Director, Merchandise Planning to lead our Merchandise Planning team. This position reports to the VP Merchandising, Planning and Allocation and takes Away further by owning the sales forecasting and inventory strategy for the total Away business. This role will own all three channels - retail, wholesale and ecommerce - and ensure alignment among channel owners and partners.

In addition to the below responsibilities, this position will oversee the E-Commerce and Wholesale Planning team.

What you’ll do as the Director, Merchandise Planning

• You’ll build processes and ways of working for a multi-channel merchandising planning team, including DTC and wholesale

• You’ll lead forecasting and inventory strategy for total Away business, rolling up and reporting out for all three channels of business

• You’ll partner with Merchandising, Wholesale, and Allocation teams to drive in-season and pre-season business

• You’ll drive the forecasting process with the finance team, ensuring cross-functional alignment around category growth and inventory efficiency expectations

• You’ll own the day-to-day management and forecasting of the retail business

• You’ll serve as the Merchandise planning point of contact for cross-functional teams

• You’ll contribute to the product development calendar by surfacing demand insights and white space opportunities

• You’ll ensure planning decisions are aligned with broader company goals, including financial pacing, margin targets, and supply chain constraints

Who you are

• You have a minimum of 7 years of experience in planning and inventory management; experience in a consumer goods, fashion, or retail environment required

• You're a dynamic team leader who wants to set the vision for a best-in-class, scaling merchandising planning function

• You’re a builder by nature who seeks to improve processes and discover new ways of working as business grows and evolves

• You’re a strong analytical thinker who can turn numbers into narratives and use data to influence decisions

• You’re deeply comfortable in Excel/Google Sheets, and know how to build tools, models, and forecasts that scale

• You thrive in ambiguity and love building structure — whether it’s a better forecast model or a faster feedback loop

• You know how to balance risk, cash, and customer demand — and can zoom in and out between tactical and strategic work

• You’re creative and innovative; you love to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand

• You’re agile, and motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment

• You’re passionate about transforming travel for all (but that’s a given!)

Excited to join the team, but not sure you meet all of the qualifications? Please apply, we’d still love to hear from you.

Who We Are

• We’re travelers. Travel is about the journey - the transformative experiences and the growth each trip offers. All employees are encouraged to take time to get away through our variety of time away from work offerings. 

• We’re driven. The work we do matters and collectively drives impact. No matter the job title, everyone at Away is a meaningful contributor in unlocking our ever growing potential.

• We’re supportive. We value the entirety of your life's journey, not just the milestones. You'll find an environment that celebrates balance, understanding that your personal passions and commitments outside of work, are threads of the same fabric that makes you unique.

What We Offer

Our total rewards are inclusive of both compensation and benefits. What we offer within a salary range is dependent on a number of factors, including scope and qualifications for the role, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to other Away employees. Salary and benefit offerings are reviewed during phone screenings to ensure alignment.

• Compensation: $155,000.00- $160 annually / hourly

• This role is eligible to participate in Away’s Annual Company Performance Incentive Bonus Plan, the terms of which are determined at the discretion of the company

• Equity Grant: commensurate with level determined at the discretion of the company

• Benefits Overview:

  • Take care of yourself and your family through our health insurance offerings

  • Invest in your future by participating in our 401(k) (with a company match!)

  • Find balance through our many paid time off programs (vacation, wellbeing, holidays, summer Fridays, and compassion leave - just to name a few!)

  • Build your travel uniform through discount codes, product stipends, and giveaways

  • Give back through company-sponsored volunteer and charitable opportunities

How We Work

This is an office-based position that works from our Soho, NYC office four days a week. Our working hours are 9am-6pm et, but we embrace a common-sense approach to flexibility in the workplace. It’s about being present, engaged, and balancing work with real-life needs.

Our Commitment

As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this opportunity. We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our Employee Resource Groups, anti-racism training, and bias prevention initiatives, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their authentic selves to work.

EEOC Statement: 

Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability. 

Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].