Sales Planning Manager - North America

Recruitment Lead | Building teams, shaping culture & driving growth at Le Mieux

LeMieux is the UK’s fastest-growing equestrian and lifestyle brand, with a global community and big ambitions. Our success is driven by talented people who share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We’re seeking a Sales Planning Manager to join our team and help shape the future of our brand.

In the US, we have made major investments to manage and fulfill 100% of our business from a US warehouse (3PL) and have a considerable opportunity to drive growth through improved Planning‑Sales‑Operational processes.

The Sales Planning Manager will be tasked with building and driving the success of LeMieux’s North American sales/demand to revenue recognition process and be a key player involved in multiple functions across the business. This is a highly dynamic role and critical to the future success of the brand’s growth in North America.

The Sales Planning Manager will play a pivotal role connecting the Merch/Planning, Sales, and Operations teams to drive commercial productivity via clear reporting/information sharing between teams. Success is realized by exceeding financial targets, streamlining range development and managing inventory through the business efficiently.

• Drive Merchandising & Planning teams on commercial performance and white space across territories to influence future range building
• Monitor inventory movement closely, ensuring on‑time delivery and alignment with market demands (from supplier and from UK warehouse, into US warehouses)
• Work closely with sales teams to ensure availability and back‑order management is streamlined, drive revenue and sell‑through
• Demonstrate a passion for profitable growth – balance revenue improvement with profitable operations
• Be on‑site at LMX warehouse (3PL) to drive performance and efficiency of revenue generation, especially during peak season shipping, holiday periods, and other critical moments throughout the year
• Support Sales teams with producing reports on business performance for Exec review when required.
• Support annual budgeting process – aligning bottom line sales targets with top side financial targets.
• Capture retailers sell‑through information and produce weekly highlights for Sales teams in standardised format.
• Balance data analysis with commercial acumen to support revenue‑driving strategic development.
• Develop, continually review and improve efficiencies with reporting and processes.
• Build strong relationships cross‑functionally through transparency, communication and support.
• Support Sales teams with range planning; produce and manage product performance data down to account level to ensure ranges are built to drive growth.
• Perform post season analysis of selling, sell‑thru, top/bottom performers.
• Analyse and distribute sell‑through reports detailing best sellers / slow movers and stock ATS to maximise both pre‑bookings and in‑season opportunity.

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong planning and project management skills
• Advanced analytical capabilities, including high proficiency in Excel and related tools
• Solid understanding of merchandising and planning processes
• Experience in supply chain and operational process improvement is a plus
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• 5–7 years of experience in sales planning, merchandising, or supply chain analysis
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree is a plus
• Background in branded apparel or related consumer goods industry
• Ideally located in North Carolina (Greensboro/Triad, Charlotte, or Raleigh/Triangle markets) or able to travel regularly to Greensboro

Founded in 2006, LeMieux is the UK’s fastest-growing equestrian and lifestyle brand with a global presence. Driven by innovation and passion for horses and riders, we’re expanding our 150‑strong team based in our Romsey HQ and looking for exceptional people to join us on our journey.

We’re on a mission to be the most exciting equestrian brand on the planet. To get there, we need exceptional people who thrive in a fast‑paced, creative environment and a culture that values…