Ralph Lauren Account Planning Manager, Replenishment

Ralph Lauren; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren is seeking an Account Planning Manager for Replenishment to lead forecasting, reporting and strategic planning for its North America wholesale replenishment business. You will develop demand forecasts, monitor performance and keeping inventory levels and fill rates aligned with account goals.

You will partner across Sales, planning, merchandising and supply planning teams to identify opportunities to improve assortments and account performance, and turn insights into action plans

Qualifications

• 3+ years of retail planning or similar experience.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills 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.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand across 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.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Excel

Inventory planning

Communication

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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.