Merchandising - Planning & Inventory Manager

ZipRecruiter; North Branford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in North Branford, Connecticut, is seeking a Merchandising Planning & Inventory Manager. This role focuses on optimizing inventory levels and collaborating with teams to enhance sales performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in retail merchandise planning and a strong understanding of forecasting and inventory management practices.

Qualifications

• At least five years of retail merchandise planning or inventory management experience.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall inventory flow to ensure appropriate stock levels.
• Forecast seasonal sales to meet demand for products.
• Prepare weekly business recap reports.

Skills

Forecasting

Problem Resolution

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Bachelor's degree in inventory control

Bachelor's degree in business

Bachelor's degree in retail

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Uno Alla Volta - North Branford, Connecticut

Uno Alla Volta, located in North Branford, Connecticut, operates a direct-to-consumer brand, which features artisan-made home décor, jewelry, and fashion accessories from around the world.

Uno Alla Volta's vision is to bring the human connection into every interaction with every customer, artisan, co-worker, and supplier—thereby enriching their lives. By doing so, we also enrich our own lives. Our business practices are guided by our core values: Integrity, Creativity, Excellence, Accomplishment, Endurance, and more.

Merchandising Planning and Inventory Manager

Uno Alla Volta is seeking a Merchandising Planning & Inventory Manager to support the planning and inventory team in forecasting demand and purchasing inventory for a diverse product range. The ideal candidate will leverage data-driven decision-making to ensure optimal stock levels aligned with our business objectives. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be key to enhancing sales performance, improving profitability, maintaining our brand's uniqueness, and contributing to continuous process improvements.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage overall inventory flow to ensure appropriate stock levels for each product drop, minimize preorders, and meet company turn and cash flow goals.
• Forecast seasonal sales to meet demand for products selected by the merchandising team for catalogs, online sales, mailers, etc.
• Respond to business trends, including overselling or underselling of products.
• Manage purchase orders from creation to receipt, monitor delivery dates, follow up with vendors, and address issues as needed.
• Review stock overages and follow markdown cadence to prevent inventory aging.
• Manage and project open-to-buy, collaborating with relevant team members on status and concerns.
• Prepare weekly business recap reports.
• Communicate and collaborate regularly in meetings, sharing relevant information.

Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years of retail merchandise planning, inventory management, demand planning, or forecasting experience, preferably in apparel or eCommerce.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, inventory control, business, retail, or a related field.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and pivot tables.
• Experience with purchase order systems and inventory management practices.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, retail math, and problem resolution.
• Knowledge of logistics, freight quoting, tariff codes, and landing processes is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to change, and meet deadlines.

If interested, please attach your resume.

All qualified individuals will receive consideration regardless of race, color, creed, gender, age, marital status, genetic information, arrest or conviction record, military status, political beliefs, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, child or spousal support withholding, domestic violence, assault or stalking victim status, lawful conduct outside work hours, credit history, citizenship, or other protected statuses.