Inventory Planning and Forecasting Manager

The Inventory Planning Manager will play a key role in coordinating the execution and analysis of product inventory & forecasting.

This individual will be a thought leader in the Inventory space, providing expert guidance on execution and optimization, ensuring that processes are followed and deadlines are met. The Manager will also mentor team members and provide leadership to ensure all inventory is executed flawlessly. They must be adaptable, solution-oriented, and capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the strategy, execution, and analysis of Inventory across multiple brands, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs. Own the end-to-end Inventory lifecycle, including conceptualization, planning, implementation performance analysis & forecasting.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the Assistant, Inventory Planning, ensuring that Inventories are executed effectively and in accordance with strategic objectives. Provide guidance to team members, helping them develop their skills and ensure all Inventory campaigns meet deadlines and performance targets.
• Partner with Brand Leaders, E-Commerce, Digital, and Planning teams to influence the creation and execution of the Inventory calendar, using data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. This involves making critical decisions on Inventory strategies across channels.
• Lead the analysis of previous Inventory and use these insights to inform the creation of future Inventory strategies. Review last years performance to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement and propose new approaches to optimize future Inventory.
• Develop and manage Inventory budgets in partnership with the VP, Inventory Planning, ensuring cost efficiency and effective allocation of resources across multiple Inventory initiatives.

• Act as the central point of contact and subject matter expert for all aspects of Inventory execution. This includes offer configuration, Inventory stacking, disclaimers, and overall customer experience, ensuring that all Inventory meet legal and company standards.
• Utilize independent judgment to resolve complex issues and challenges related to Inventory, including competing Inventory, customer shopping experiences, and cross-platform consistency.
• Track the performance of ongoing Inventory, report key insights to leadership, and make data-driven recommendations for future campaigns. Proactively communicate any issues, risks, or opportunities for improvement to senior management.
• Ensure the successful execution of Inventory on all relevant platforms by overseeing the creation, testing, and execution of Inventory assets, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all channels.
• Provide additional strategic and tactical support to the VP, Inventory Planning, as required, including preparing detailed reports, project management of key initiatives, and contributing to long-term Inventory strategy development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree or higher
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in inventory management & forecasting
• 2+ years of experience managing small teams
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills