VP, Integrated Planning

Tecovas was founded with the simple goal of making the world's best western boots, apparel and leather goods - and selling them at a fair price. We are a brand revolutionizing a category and welcoming first-time boot buyers and western enthusiasts alike. Tecovas is looking for a VP, Integrated Planning to lead the transformation of planning at Tecovas into a truly integrated function that connects commercial demand, supply feasibility, financial guardrails, and retail execution Reporting directly to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, you will own the end-to-end planning process, from translating commercial signals into a feasible demand plan, incorporating financial constraints early, to driving effective inventory allocation across the distribution center and retail stores. This role is required to be based in Austin, TX. Candidates must either be currently located in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX. What you’ll do: Integrated Planning Leadership Design and own Tecovas’ Integrated Planning process, bringing together Demand Planning, Supply & Capacity Planning, and Retail Allocation into one cohesive function. Establish a planning rhythm where financial guardrails (inventory targets, working capital parameters, margin expectations, and risk tolerance) are defined early and built into the planning process from the onset, rather than applied as an after-the-fact review. Partner with Commercial to incorporate unconstrained demand signals while ensuring the resulting plan is feasible from both a supply and financial perspective. Retail Allocation & Inventory Deployment Own the Retail Allocation function. Ensure inventory is allocated effectively between the distribution center and retail stores in alignment with demand signals, financial targets, and supply constraints. Leverage the implementation of invent.ai to maximize the value of the tool while maintaining appropriate human oversight and exception management. Evolve the allocation process toward a more strategic, data-driven, and exception-based model. Supply & Capacity Integration Build and mature Supply and Capacity Planning capabilities, with a focus on incorporating vendor and factory capacity constraints into demand planning. Lead efforts to improve level loading, reduce order volatility, and create more feasible plans that respect manufacturing lead times. Establish clear linkages between demand, supply feasibility, and financial outcomes. Process, Governance & Performance Define and govern the integrated planning process, ensuring clear roles between Commercial (demand signal), Supply Chain (feasibility), and Finance (guardrails). Establish planning KPIs and drive accountability for forecast accuracy, inventory turns, capacity utilization, allocation effectiveness, and working capital performance. Build planning capability across the organization and lead change management as the function evolves. Experience we’re looking for: 12–15+ years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, or integrated business planning, with demonstrated success leading planning transformations. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Proven experience owning or significantly influencing retail allocation or inventory deployment functions. Strong background in building processes that balance commercial demand, supply feasibility, and financial constraints from the beginning of the planning cycle. Experience leading S&OP or Integrated Business Planning processes with cross-functional governance. Demonstrated ability to improve inventory turns and planning effectiveness in multi-channel retail or consumer goods environments. Experience evaluating and implementing planning technology (or working alongside tools such as invent.ai or similar platforms). Strong leadership, influencing, and change management skills with the ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment. Bonus points for Experience in apparel, footwear, or retail with global supply chains a