Strategic Inventory Planning Lead

Serena & Lily; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan with PTO and holidays

Job summary

Serena & Lily in Sausalito, CA, is seeking a Manager of Inventory Planning to lead cross-functional inventory strategies for multiple departments. You will forecast demand, optimize safety stock, and coordinate with merchandising to align product plans with financial goals.

You will manage open-to-buy processes, drive continuous improvements, and lead a collaborative team to deliver exceptional customer experiences through smart inventory management.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in inventory planning or related field.
• Proficient with Excel, inventory management systems, and sales analysis.
• Ability to present to the executive leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Manages inventory for multiple departments, ensuring alignment with strategic, financial, and brand objectives
• Collaborates with merchandising management partners to ensure appropriate financial and inventory plans for new and existing products
• Forecast and present monthly open to buy to the leadership team and hit divisional financial plans
• Lead team and drive inventory planning strategies for your division to maximize financial results and optimize stock levels
• Manages operational recommendations in-season and for future planning of inventory flow
• Leads weekly cross-functional meetings, driven to action points to achieve inventory plans and efficiency
• Manages information across functions, and works closely with all cross-functional partners
• Drives calendar to meet critical dates and deadlines
• Demonstrate and inspire a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented environment with peers and cross-functional team resulting in shared best practices

Skills

Inventory planning

Advanced Excel

Sales analysis

Financial acumen

Tools

Excel

Inventory management systems

Job description

Serena & Lily in Sausalito, CA, is seeking a Manager of Inventory Planning to lead cross-functional inventory strategies for multiple departments. You will forecast demand, optimize safety stock, and coordinate with merchandising to align product plans with financial goals.

You will manage open-to-buy processes, drive continuous improvements, and lead a collaborative team to deliver exceptional customer experiences through smart inventory management.