Unclassified - New York, NY
posted 5 months ago
Fresh is seeking a Manager for Wholesale Inventory Planning in North America, based in our New York City office. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the right levels of inventory are maintained at our wholesale accounts, which include major retailers such as Sephora US+MX, Ulta, and Kohl's. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving sales targets while also maintaining inventory goals. This position offers a hybrid working schedule, with three fixed days in the office and two days remote, allowing for a balance between collaboration and flexibility. In this role, you will monitor and achieve targeted In Stock/Presence rates at wholesale accounts, manage optimal inventory levels across different channels (Brick and Mortar vs. Ecommerce), and develop tactics to mitigate forecast fluctuations. You will also be tasked with accurately forecasting and maintaining a rolling 12-month key item forecast for the top 25 SKUs for respective key accounts, projecting Sales, Receipts, and Inventory with a targeted Weeks of Supply (WOS). Collaboration with the Senior Manager of Supply Planning and the Sr. Manager of Demand Planning will be essential to align forecasts and ensure that the North America Total is accurately represented. Your impact will extend to implementing defined strategies and best practices that ensure excellence in supply planning, including segmentation, safety stock, inventory analysis, predictive analytics, and scenario planning. You will maintain the North America Order Book Roll Up on a daily/weekly basis to ensure that monthly shipment forecasts are achieved, and you will communicate variances effectively to develop solutions that maximize opportunities and minimize risks. Additionally, you will conduct ad hoc analyses and build new tools and models to support the planning process.