Wholesale Analytics & Forecasting Manager

Ralph Lauren; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren in the United States seeks a Sales Operations Manager of Wholesale Reporting and Analytics to lead data analysis for order bookings, inventory performance and shipment forecasting, supporting the company’s strategic financial goals. This role sits in Wholesale Services Sales Operations and acts as a analytical partner to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in forecasting, reporting or analytics in apparel/wholesale, excellent Excel skills, and experience with SAP

Qualifications

• 5+ years in forecasting, reporting or analytics in apparel/wholesale.
• Advanced Excel skills and BI tooling experience.
• Experience with SAP AFS/S4HANA and MicroStrategy.
• Ability to present insights to executive audiences.
• Strong collaboration across Finance, Sales, Production, and Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, execution, and ongoing improvement of wholesale shipment forecasting and reporting analytics related to order status, metrics and KPI reporting, inventory performance, inbound product flow, and financial outcomes.
• Provide data‑driven insights and analysis to understand drivers of performance, identify business risk and predict outcomes.
• Partner with Wholesale Services Leadership to produce and deliver accurate, monthly and quarterly financial shipment forecasts to support strategic planning and decision‑making.
• Own and deliver Daily/Monthly Forecasting Reports distributed to Executive Management, ensuring clarity, consistency, and data integrity.
• Analyze inbound inventory and order flow to identify risks to customer commitments, revenue, and performance gaps.
• Support ad‑hoc business analysis requests by translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Establish standardized forecasting methodologies, reporting frameworks, and best practices.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance reporting tools, processes, and data sources to improve accuracy and business impact.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

BI tools

Data analytics

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP AFS

S/4HANA

MicroStrategy

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Ralph Lauren in the United States seeks a Sales Operations Manager of Wholesale Reporting and Analytics to lead data analysis for order bookings, inventory performance and shipment forecasting, supporting the company’s strategic financial goals. This role sits in Wholesale Services Sales Operations and acts as a analytical partner to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in forecasting, reporting or analytics in apparel/wholesale, excellent Excel skills, and experience with SAP