Manager, Inventory & Demand Planning

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +20 more states.

📋 Description

• Drive effective inventory planning and investment to enhance sales performance and margin execution.

• Integrate strategic inventory financial and unit planning with operational demand forecasting.

• Manage subcategory in-stock positions while directing a team of planners.

• Maintain oversight of sales targets, gross margins, and inventory performance.

• Take ownership of end-to-end financial and demand planning for designated product categories and subcategories.

• Spearhead the deployment and ongoing improvement of planning systems, AI capabilities, and analytics tools.

• Analyze monthly and quarterly sales, margin, and inventory performance against targets and Open-to-Buy budgets.

• Balance inventory and Open-to-Buy strategies across Frames and Lens commodities.

• Coordinate stock reallocations, inventory consolidations, and safety stock adjustments across various locations.

• Supervise and mentor Merchandise Planners, establishing operational KPIs, workflows, and development plans.

• Direct planning software integration, algorithm tuning, analytical reporting, and AI utilization.

• Oversee item-level planning and location/factory-level forecasting for key best-selling SKUs.

• Facilitate weekly reviews of sales performance, forecast accuracy, out-of-stock risks, and New Product Introduction delivery timing.

• Manage sell-through strategies for discontinued items to mitigate liability and write-off risks.

• Collaborate with Product Category, Marketing, Procurement, Warehousing, and Logistics teams.

• Partner with Procurement to ensure timely purchases meet Open-to-Buy requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong capability to synthesize large datasets, convert numbers into actionable strategies, and provide clear solutions to management.

• Proficiency in translating item-level demand into dollar projections, gross margins, and working capital needs.

• Comprehensive understanding of promotional lift, seasonal patterns, sales velocity, and historical trend modeling.

• Proven track record in building solid cross-functional partnerships and integrating diverse inputs into a cohesive demand plan.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, complex formulas, pivot tables, and data structuring.

• Ability to incorporate artificial intelligence into functional requirements.

• Practical experience in implementing, utilizing, and managing teams within enterprise planning software such as Anaplan, Blue Yonder, SAP APO/IBP, or Oracle Retail.

• 4–6+ years of progressive experience in merchandise financial planning or demand planning, including direct category ownership and supervisory roles.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual Bonus Program.

• 100% premiums covered for medical, dental, and vision for employees; 50% for dependents.

• Basic Life and AD&D coverage with options for additional voluntary insurance.

• Short and long-term disability coverage.

• 401k with up to 4% matching contributions.

• EAP and Spring Health access to free therapy and coaching for employees and their dependents.

• Complimentary access for you and your family to the Wellness Coach digital wellness platform.

• Flex Time Off (FTO).

• Week of Zen between Christmas and New Year's.

• Fully Paid Parental Leave — 16 weeks for both birthing and non-birthing parents.

• Family forming and fertility support services through Maven.

• Annual Zenni Gift Card.