Inventory Planning Manager - Rejuvenation

Inventory Strategy Manager

The Inventory Strategy Manager role provides tactical operational and technical support to the Inventory Planning team. This role is responsible for all shared, cross-divisional planning tools and the delivery of files to business partners. It is responsible for administering processes across product divisions, and collaborating productively with business partners in Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain Optimization, and Technology. It also requires a high degree of technical competency to own the complex Excel tools and understand how the data interfaces with all WSI systems.

Responsibilities

Be the subject matter expert on planning and merchandise systems; field questions from all RJ users (including the planning, merch, web, retail and manufacturing teams) and advise on functionality regularly

Lead the creation of training materials and documentation

Recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow, profitability, efficiency, and accuracy

Facilitate OTB Planning for the Brand

Be the primary liaison with Tech on the Rejuv OFT tool

Collaborate with VP on internal deadlines for OFT submissions

Recommend targeted action to keep brand in-line with budget

Prepare Corporate OTB submission and create notes for VP of Inventory and Brand EVP

Document, troubleshoot, and communicate system issues with tech partners

Train new associates

Train existing associates on new functionality

Communicate any enhancements that tech deploys

Setup seasonal mins and new stores in JustEnough

Be liaison between Allocations and Tech or DCs when issues come up (shipments stuck in allocated status and enable to be received; aged allocations not shipped, etc.)

Be the backup for regular reporting needs

Understand the data to help troubleshoot when questions arise

Own planning, approval and implementation for price changes

Own recapping results daily, weekly, monthly and during major promo events

Own the IR excel tool that interfaces with JustEnough and Snowflake data, updating for each quarterly review

Rollup Brand IR file and share with channel partners

Manage the compilation of divisional reorders in JE and pass-off to Supply Chain Operations team

Monitor on-order reporting to ensure new orders are placed as expected in terms of lead times and quantities

Manage rollup of monthly "push, chase, cancel" file and communication of impact

You

Love to work collaboratively in a group, you have an innate willingness to dig in and contribute with your team

Are a true business owner; comfortable with decision making and calculated risk taking

Enjoy presenting and collaborating with senior leadership

Think innovation is critical in a business environment and support others in creative thinking

Pride yourself on the quality of work and are a stickler for the details

Effectively manage workload amongst competing priorities

Are comfortable working with and leveraging data to develop solutions and business insights

Are driven and motivated by the possibilities ahead

Naturally challenge yourself and others to grow

Qualifications :

5-8 years of experience in Inventory Planning and Management, Retail Systems, or other analytical role

Advanced Excel skills

Proficiency with SQL and other business intelligence / reporting platforms

Strong analytical thinking skills

Strong understanding of Retail Math

Flexible and growth oriented mindset

Able to clearly communicate complex ideas

College degree preferred