Manager, Inventory & Demand Planning
Core
Drive optimal inventory planning and investment to support sales performance and margin execution by blending strategic financial planning with operational demand forecasting.
Role type
Manager, Inventory & Demand Planning
Builds
End-to-end planning for Frames and Lens commodities, inventory allocation, and demand forecasting systems.
Domain
Retail (Eyewear) / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Financial modeling, demand forecasting, Open-to-Buy (OTB) management, SKU strategy, inventory allocation, team supervision, enterprise planning software, AI integration, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Finance, advanced Excel, experience with Anaplan/Blue Yonder/SAP/Oracle, 4-6+ years in merchandise financial planning
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Anaplan, Blue Yonder, SAP APO/IBP, Oracle Retail
Responsibilities
Review monthly/quarterly sales, margin, and inventory reviews; manage end-to-end financial and demand planning for assigned subcategories; balance portfolio goals across primary commodities; direct strategic stock reallocations and safety stock adjustments; manage and coach Merchandise Planners; lead integration and refinement of planning software and AI capabilities; oversee weekly operational reviews of forecast accuracy and OOS risks; oversee sell-through plans for discontinued items.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership