Apparel Operations & Planning, Sr. Manager

Company Description

ABOUT ASPEN VENTURES

Aspen Ventures is the innovation engine of Aspen One, focused on amplifying the company’s vision through new business lines that embody its values and heritage. With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community-driven experiences, Aspen Ventures brings the authentic spirit of Aspen to the world while keeping the local community at its core.

Aspen Ventures currently has two flagship offerings:
Aspen Collection, a premium performance and lifestyle apparel brand and mountain rental experience and Eleven
212, an elevated après-ski experience atop Aspen Mountain. Aspen Collection operates retail and rental stores in Aspen and Snowmass, Colorado.

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The Senior Manager of Apparel Operations & Planning is strategic and analytical. This position leads and optimizes end-to-end supply chain, inventory strategies, and seasonal demand forecasting. This role is integral to ensuring product availability, margin health, and operational excellence across all channels; DTC storefronts, Ecommerce, Wholesale partners and International Distribution.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Applications for this position will be accepted until January 28, 2026.

• Brand Operations:
  Lead cross-functional operations with Aspen Collection’s external Design & Development, & Manufacturing partner from product development handoff through delivery
• Demand Planning:
  Own the seasonal and in-season demand planning process, translating financial plans into unit-level forecasts by style, color, and channel
• Forecasting Analytics:
  Analyze historical data, market trends, and partner input to generate accurate forecasts aligned with product lifecycle goals.
• Product Development
  
  Roadmap:
  
  Develop and maintain seasonal critical path timelines in coordination with external partners, vendors, and manufacturers
• Cross-Functional Alignment:
  Collaborate with merchandising, retail, finance, and sales reps to align forecast and buy strategies across DTC and wholesale channels.
• Purchase Order Management:
  Write, issue, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) to domestic and international vendors, ensuring alignment with forecasted demand, pricing, and delivery windows
• Logistics Oversight:
  Oversee logistics workflows including warehousing, inventory transfers, and outbound fulfillment
• Inventory Management:
  Monitor and manage inventory health across the portfolio, identifying risk and opportunities to rebalance, liquidate, or reinvest.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Analyze dashboards and performance reports on inventory, delivery timelines, OTB, and sales-to-stock metrics.
• Financial Partnership:
  Partner with Finance to align demand planning with revenue targets, margin expectations, and cash flow planning
• Process improvement:
  Identify and implement process improvements across partners and supply chain to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels
• Liability Tracking:
  Ensure real-time alignment between POs and invoices to accurately track material liabilities, prevent over payments, and manage vendor accountability
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in operations, demand planning, merchandising, and supply chain within apparel, consumer goods, or retail

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong data fluency; expertise in Excel and familiarity with ERP and planning systems (e.g., Net Suite)
• Deep understanding of lead times, production calendars, and the dynamics of seasonal and lifestyle apparel
• Experience working with domestic and international supply partners
• A strategic thinker who thrives in both high-level planning and hands-on execution
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in a dynamic,…