Merchandising - Planning & Inventory Manager

Artful Home, LLC; North Branford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Merchandising Planning & Inventory Manager to enhance its inventory strategy and optimize stock levels. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, manage purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery of products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in retail merchandise planning and a strong understanding of inventory management practices. Join a dynamic team that values integrity and creativity, and contribute to a mission that enriches the lives of customers and artisans alike. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving sales performance, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in retail merchandise planning and inventory management required.
• Solid knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory flow to meet stock levels for product drops.
• Forecast seasonal sales and react to business trends effectively.

Skills

Retail Merchandise Planning

Inventory Management

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

Pivot Tables

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 so doing, we enrich each of our own lives as well. Our business practices are guided by our core values: Integrity, Creativity, Excellence, Accomplishment, Endurance and Inclusion.

Merchandising Planning and Inventory Manager

Uno Alla Volta is looking for a Merchandising Planning & Inventory Manager to support the planning and inventory team in forecasting demand and purchasing inventory for a diverse range of products. The successful candidate's expertise in data-driven decision-making will ensure optimal stock levels that align with our business objectives. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams will allow this individual to enhance sales performance and improve profitability while maintaining our unique brand identity and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Manage the overall inventory flow to ensure appropriate items are in stock for each drop, minimize preorders, and achieve company turn goals and cash flow goals.
• Forecast seasonal sales to meet the demand of each item the merchandising team selects for placement in catalogs, online, mailers, etc.
• React to business trends due to overselling or underselling of products.
• Manage purchase orders from creation to receiving. Monitor and manage delivery dates to ensure positive customer expectations, follow up with vendors and address as needed.
• Review overall stock overages and follow the established markdown cadence to ensure inventory does not become aged.
• Manage and project open to buy and work with the appropriate individuals on status and concerns.
• Be responsible for weekly business recap reporting.
• Communicate and collaborate with others and share information in various meetings on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of retail merchandise planning, inventory management, demand planning and/or forecasting experience is required, preferably in an apparel or eCommerce environment.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, inventory control, business, accounting, retail, or a similar field is preferred.
• A solid working knowledge of ERP's and Microsoft Office with expertise in Excel and pivot tables is required.
• Experience with purchase order systems, and inventory management practices and procedures.
• An understanding of forecasting and retail math and the ability to anticipate, identify, react to, and resolve problems.
• An understanding of logistics, freight quoting, tariff codes, and landing process is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changes, and meet deadlines is required.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please attach your resume.

All qualified individuals will receive consideration for this opportunity without regard to age, sex, ancestry, race, color, creed, disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, arrest or conviction record, military status, or any political beliefs, AIDS/HIV status; medical condition; political activities, affiliations, or beliefs; child or spousal support withholding; domestic violence, assault, or stalking victim status; lawful conduct occurring during nonworking hours away from the organization's premises; credit report or information; citizenship and/or immigration status, or any other legally protected status.