Account Planning Manager, Replenishment

Ralph Lauren Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Incentive compensation

Learning opportunities

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation is seeking an Account Planning Manager for Replenishment in North America to lead forecasting, reporting, and strategic planning for the wholesale replenishment business. You will develop demand forecasts, monitor performance, and maintain inventory levels and fill rates.

Collaborate with sales, planning, merchandising and supply planning teams to identify opportunities to improve assortments and account performance, and translate insights into action plans.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills to interpret trends and translate into action.
• Excellent communication and partnership across sales, planning, merchandising, and account teams.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand across replenishment programs, down to style/color level.
• Partner with inventory and supply planning to support proper inventory flow and fill-rate goals.
• Support end-of-month shipment goals and replenishment initiatives.
• Prepare weekly and monthly replenishment performance reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategies and account-specific goals.
• Identify opportunities across replenishment offerings and inventory levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $65000 - $129225 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits:Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Account Planning Manager for Replenishment will lead forecasting, reporting, analysis, and strategic planning for Ralph Lauren’s North America wholesale replenishment business. This role is responsible for developing demand forecasts, monitoring business performance, and maintaining appropriate inventory levels and fill rates. This role will also be responsible for identifying opportunities to improve assortments and account performance, partnering cross-functionally with sales, planning, merchandising, and supply planning teams to help identify and execute.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Forecast demand across all replenishment programs, including monthly forecasts down to the style/color level.
• Partner closely with inventory supply planning teams to support proper inventory flow, targeted ownership levels, and fill-rate goals.
• Support end-of-month shipment goals, inventory ownership targets, and replenishment strategic initiatives.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and replenishment performance reporting for senior management.
• Analyze reporting details to identify risks and opportunities and turn into action plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across sales, planning, digital, merchandising and retail teams to align on strategies, expectations, and account-specific goals.
• Identify and execute opportunities across replenishment product offerings, assortments, and inventory levels.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• 3+ years of retail planning or similar experience
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to interpret business trends and translate findings into action.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across sales, planning, merchandising, supply planning, and account teams.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• -The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with a strong interest in retail planning and replenishment. They will be comfortable working with data, communicating business insights, following up on action plans, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive account performance and operational excellence.

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.