Wholesale Inventory Planning Manager

Fresh; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fresh in-store discounts

LVMH training and development

Mental health support

Paid time off

401k with company match

Job summary

Fresh is seeking an experienced Inventory Planning professional to optimize stock levels for Sephora (US, Canada, Mexico) and Kohl’s. You will manage inventory strategy, forecast accuracy, and SKU productivity while collaborating with Wholesale planning teams to strengthen retailer fill rates.

Responsibilities include monitoring inventory metrics, developing analytics tools, and guiding replenishment decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Admin or Finance required.
• 5+ years in Merchandise Planning, Buying, Retail Planning, Inventory or Allocation.
• Strong business acumen and financially driven.
• Strong reporting and analytics with Retail Math.
• Proficient in Excel and data analytics models.
• Experience with weekly/monthly SKU-level assortment planning is highly recommended.
• Excellent communication and multitasking with detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels to meet sales targets across Sephora (US, Canada, Mexico) and Kohl’s.
• Monitor In Stock/Presence and optimal inventory for each channel (Brick & Mortar vs. Ecommerce).
• Analyze inventory metrics (Turn, In Stocks, WOS, Sell Thru) and adjust forecasts.
• Build relationships with Wholesale Partners’ planning teams for better planning inputs.
• Develop SKU productivity analyses and recommendations to maximize profitable SKUs.
• Manage RTV projections and communicate RTVs for discontinued SKUs; curb replenishment on high WOS SKUs.
• Create Sales and Stock analyses and provide weekly retail/gross sales recommendations.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Retail analytics

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelors in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot tables

Data warehouse tooling

Job description

Fresh is seeking an experienced Inventory Planning professional to optimize stock levels for Sephora (US, Canada, Mexico) and Kohl’s. You will manage inventory strategy, forecast accuracy, and SKU productivity while collaborating with Wholesale planning teams to strengthen retailer fill rates.

Responsibilities include monitoring inventory metrics, developing analytics tools, and guiding replenishment decisions.