Inventory Planning Expert Wanted
This is a pivotal role in our retail company where we're looking for an Inventory Planning Manager to lead the way in ensuring the right stock lands in the right place, at the right time.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic inventory expert with a passion for precision, planning, and performance. They'll need to forecast and report volume projections (inbound/outbound) to support warehouse capacity and planning.
About the Role:
* Build and maintain a commercial stock movement calendar that aligns with seasonal trading and product sell-through.
* Own pre-season planning including grade, store profile, pre-allocation, and product flagging for operational efficiency.
* Lead in-season trading strategies through best-seller reviews, profile changes, and demand response.
* Collaborate with Buying on product and store trends to influence pricing, ranging, and size curves.
Requirements:
* 3+ years in inventory planning, supply chain, or merchandising in a retail or B2C environment.
* Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with high proficiency in Excel.
* Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft D365), BI tools (e.g. Tableau), and Office suite.
* Experience managing fast-moving inventory across both eCommerce and physical stores.
About You:
* You'll be responsible for driving stock recall (FMLs) and liquidation strategies to optimize margin and sell-through.
* Partner with Retail Operations to align store option capacity with stock and layout optimization.
* A third-level qualification in Supply Chain, Merchandising, or Business is desirable.
We're looking for someone who thrives on ownership, values collaboration, and brings a sharp commercial edge to inventory planning. This is a challenging role that requires attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
As an Inventory Planning Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on our business by optimizing inventory levels, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction.