Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.
In This Role
- Develop advanced demand forecasts and define forecasting methodologies across owned categories, proactively identifying risks and opportunities
- Own a category portfolio contributing 25%+ of total business volume and drive performance against key operational and financial targets
- Drive KPI performance across forecast accuracy, inventory turns, aged inventory, excess inventory, and product availability; implement corrective actions to improve results
- Lead category-level promotional and markdown planning strategies while coaching planners on execution effectiveness and business impact
- Develop and execute risk mitigation and corrective action plans to manage KPIs
- Lead product lifecycle planning, including end-of-life (EOL) and new product introduction (NPI) strategies, and make recommendations on complex planning decisions
- Manage purchase order and receipt flow; partner with country managers and international materials teams to identify, escalate, and resolve supply risks
- Drive cross-functional alignment across Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain by translating business insights into actionable planning strategies
- Mentor and develop junior planners through coaching, training, and guidance on planning best practices and decision-making
- Serve as the escalation point for data and system issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes, tools, and systems
- Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
- Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
- Be open and honest
- Reach for excellence
- Act with responsibility
- Value the whole person
- Enjoy the journey
Key KPIs
- Category-Level BOP and EOP Inventory Optimization
- Sell-Thru
- Inventory Turn Improvement Across Sub-Categories
- Strategic Open to Buy (OTB) Management and Variance Analysis
- Category-Level SKU Productivity and Rationalization
- Team Performance Metrics and Development Progress
The Ideal Person
- 5+ years of experience in planning, inventory management, or buying roles
- 1+ year of experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, D365, SAP) and demand planning tools, with strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced functions)
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and familiarity with advanced analytics techniques
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members
- Excellent analytical skills with a focus on synthesizing data and translating insights into actionable strategies
- Strong business acumen and understanding of inventory metrics, financial planning, and cross-functional operations
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving process improvements in dynamic environments
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in planning, inventory management, or buying roles
- 1+ year of experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and demand planning tools, with strong Excel skills
- Experience with data visualization tools and advanced analytics techniques
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong business acumen and understanding of inventory metrics
What We Do
Welcome to Four Hands. For over 25 years, we've been a leading designer and wholesaler of well-crafted furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. Founded in Austin in 1996, Four Hands has international offices in China, India, Vietnam, Mexico, Indonesia, and showrooms in High Point, North Carolina, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Austin, Texas. Our team enthusiastically supports the growing needs of large retail chains, as well as independent regional stores and interior designers. Our pieces are unique to us — the product of careful trendspotting, selected materials and innovative design techniques for an ever-expanding assortment. Our trade customers have 24/7 online access to 6,000 design-forward products, from living and dining room to art, outdoor, accessories, and more. Receiving numerous recognitions and accolades, including ranking in the Inc. 5000 list 14 times, Four Hands is one of the most dynamic companies in the furniture industry today. We hire the most experienced people in the industry and talented individuals with robust backgrounds to bring a fresh approach to the furniture business. As a team, we actively challenge ourselves on the notion of what’s possible. The only thing we take more seriously than doing great work is having great fun.
