Job Description

Savage X Fenty is looking for a Director of Planning to lead and grow our European business.

Co-founded by music and fashion icon Rihanna, Savage X Fenty is a lingerie brand built on fearlessness, confidence, and inclusivity. We celebrate all shades and shapes of women and move fast, think boldly, and challenge traditional ways of working.

How Do You Fit In?

As Director of Planning, you will lead the EU inventory planning function while remaining deeply involved in the work itself. This role requires someone who can think strategically at a high level and comfortably dive into the details — forecasting, analysis, trade-offs, and in-season decision making — to drive results.

You are someone who anticipates growth and risk, balances competing priorities, and makes thoughtful, data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment. You communicate clearly and proactively with partners across regions, including senior stakeholders in the U.S., and you bring a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset to your work.

This role is critical to the continued growth of Savage X Fenty in Europe, both financially and from a product and category perspective.

With offices in Berlin, London, Barcelona, and headquarters in Los Angeles, this is a full-time position based in Berlin, reporting to the Sr. Director, Planning & Allocation in California.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EU Planning function with a hands-on approach, owning both strategy and execution

• Own Open-to-Buy forecasting and lead the budgeting process in partnership with Finance, aligning on investment strategy, inventory health, and receipts

• Drive the buying process by ensuring the right SKU count, quantities, product/category mix, and balance between fashion and core

• Actively manage the business through performance reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly), translating data into clear insights, risks, opportunities, and action plans

• Forecast and manage in-season risks and opportunities, making timely recommendations to Merchandising and leadership to maximize results

• Own the financial success of the EU business by delivering sales, margin, and sell-through targets while maintaining healthy inventory levels

• Present product and investment strategies to EU and North American leadership, clearly articulating trade-offs and rationale

• Provide forward-looking insights to influence future season planning and long-term growth

• Partner cross-functionally with Logistics, Merchandising, Marketing, and North America to ensure product is delivered on time and aligned with business goals

• Manage, coach, and mentor a Senior Planner, fostering growth, accountability, and strong planning fundamentals

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required; business or finance preferred

• 7+ years of experience in apparel planning or buying, with demonstrated ownership of a business (retail or wholesale experience a plus)

• Deep expertise in retail math, forecasting, and Open-to-Buy planning

• Highly advanced Excel skills and comfort working directly in data

• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed execution — this is not a “manage-only” role

• Strong business judgment with the ability to foresee growth, risk, and trade-offs in a fast-moving environment

• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity and change

• Strong prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight timelines

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders across regions

• A collaborative, approachable leadership style; able to work effectively with diverse teams

• Curious, innovative, and motivated to continuously improve processes and ways of working

• Fluency in English required; additional European language (German, French, or Spanish) a plus

What’s in it for you?

• Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus scheme, and company equity program.

• Holidays: Relaxation is important! That's why we have unlimited vacation days, plus 4 Fridays off during the Summer.

• Flexible Working: We embrace a hybrid working culture! Our teams thrive on collaborative working from our cool office in Berlin during the week and offer the choice to work from home Mondays and Fridays.

• Professional Development: We want you to have dedicated time for your professional development. That is why we created the “Style Your Day” initiative that happens one Friday a month. You can use the morning for career development programs and company sponsored mentorship opportunities and spend your afternoon taking care of personal goals that matter most to you!

• Health & Wellness Benefit: Fitness is in our DNA, that’s why we partnered up with ClassPass and offer a Premium subscription in the Calm App and Healthkick Platform.

• Flexible Working: We embrace a hybrid working culture! Our teams thrive on collaborative work from our cool office in Berlin during the week and offer the choice to work from home Mondays and Fridays.

• Location: Our office is located in Bergmannkiez in the heart of Kreuzberg in a modern space surrounded by great restaurants and shopping with Viktoriapark just a few mins away by foot!

• Company Events: We love having the team around so we welcome you to join our Summer Party/ Winter Party, Bring Your Kids to Work, among other cool events.

• Other Benefits & Perks: We offer 70% discount at Savage X Fenty and in our sister's brand Fabletics, plus access to our Corporate Benefits Platform (get discounts off popular brands!), and enjoy as much as you want our coffee machines, tea, fruits and snacks for free.
  

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