Replenishment Planning Manager Apparel

Solomon Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page represents a premier fashion client in NYC seeking a Planning Manager focused on demand and replenishment for men''s, women''s apparel. The role partners with Sales, Marketing, and Supply teams to develop accurate sales, shipment, and inventory plans in support of the S&OP process.

Onsite in midtown Manhattan. The ideal candidate has Walmart experience and strong Excel and Power BI skills, plus a bachelor’s degree and solid analytical abilities to optimize in-stock performance and

Qualifications

• Planning skills with a focus on demand and replenishment planning.
• Years of experience in planning.
• Strong math, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficient with Excel required.
• Walmart and Power BI experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Role assigned to key business segments at Walmart.
• Work with sales team and customer to maintain 100% Fillrate and Instocks.
• Provide support and attend meetings to build relationships with customers, offer analysis and feedback on the business, study floor layouts and new programs that customers bring to the floor.
• Monitor and report on item/style/departmental productivity.
• Analyze established product lifecycle trends for all promotional events, modular transitions, and item changes.
• In a fast-paced environment, proactively analyze item-level forecasting and replenishment settings for assigned Walmart business segment using key supply chain metrics such as retail in-stock, retail on-hand & distributor pipeline inventory, and case fill to distributor and retailer.
• Investigate forecast exceptions and service gaps. Drive corrective actions upstream through supply chain to drive reliability/supportability and eliminate waste.
• Drive corrective actions downstream to retail with Walmart Replenishment Managers and Buyers to drive inventory and sales growth.
• Co-develop and co-communicate with Production Planning partners accurate and timely factory shipment forecasts specific to promotional events, modular transitions, and item changes
• Build and maintain multiple customer-facing relationships, including Walmart Planning/Replenishment Managers and Buyers. Build and maintain multiple internal relationships, including Sales, Category Management, Customer Service, Finance, Sales Planning, and supply chain partners.
• Participate in a limited number of select special projects and strategic initiatives, including promotional events and continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Demand planning

Replenishment planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Walmart experience

Power BI experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client is working on a Planning Manager role with a top Fashion company in NYC. Focus is on demand and replenishment side for men's, women's apparel - loungewear, sleepwear, hosiery, active, underwear and other categories. Really need someone who has worked with Walmart in the past as well. The Replenishment Manager is an indispensable business partner with our customers both internal (Sales, Marketing, Category Teams, Finance, Supply, etc.) and external, to develop a sales/shipment/inventory plan that is accurate, unbiased, and unconstrained in support of the S&OP process. You will be an integral part of the team that helps ensure that we are satisfying our customers at the lowest cost across the organization.

• Role is in their midtown office - onsite
• Salary at full time is approximately $100-115K or possibly slightly higner.

Responsibilities

• Role assigned to key business segments at Walmart. Act as subject matter expert of key business segment.
• Work with sales team and customer to maintain 100% Fillrate and Instocks.
• Provide support and attend meetings to build relationships with customers, offer analysis and feedback on the business, study floor layouts and new programs that customers bring to the floor.
• Monitor and report on item/style/departmental productivity.
• Analyze established product lifecycle trends for all promotional events, modular transitions, and item changes. Trends will include point of sale retail take-away, inventory availability, historical promotional activity, and de-seasonalized demand.
• In a fast-paced environment, proactively analyze item-level forecasting and replenishment settings for assigned Walmart business segment using key supply chain metrics such as retail in-stock, retail on-hand & distributor pipeline inventory, and case fill to distributor and retailer. Execute item-level forecast adjustments and communicate to internal and external business partners.
• Investigate forecast exceptions and service gaps. Drive corrective actions upstream through supply chain to drive reliability/supportability and eliminate waste. Drive corrective actions downstream to retail with Walmart Replenishment Managers and Buyers to drive inventory and sales growth.
• Co-develop and co-communicate with Production Planning partners accurate and timely factory shipment forecasts specific to promotional events, modular transitions, and item changes
• Build and maintain multiple customer-facing relationships, including Walmart Planning/Replenishment Managers and Buyers. Build and maintain multiple internal relationships, including Sales, Category Management, Customer Service, Finance, Sales Planning, and supply chain partners.
• Participate in a limited number of select special projects and strategic initiatives, including promotional events and continuous improvement opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Planning skills with a focus on demand and replenishment planning.
• Years of experience in planning
• Strong math, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Proficient with Excel required
• Walmart and Power BI experience is a plus

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Opportunity Awaits.