Senior Manager, Inventory Planning - New York, 10019

Senior Manager, Inventory Planning - New York, 10019, United States of America

How we LEAD:

We are currently seeking a results-driven inventory planning leader with proven expertise in managing multi-artist, multi-store portfolios within a dynamic eCommerce and entertainment environment. Skilled at aligning inventory strategies with sales trends, lifecycle planning, and artist campaigns to drive revenue growth while minimizing obsolescence. Adept at cross-functional leadership, financial planning, and stakeholder communication.

How you'll CREATE:

• Lead inventory strategy across global roster of artist stores, balancing on-hand quantities with demand forecasts, sell-through trends, and seasonal/artist life-cycle considerations.
• Develop sales and inventory projections for core programs, levering historical performance, forecasted growth, and market dynamics to inform buy strategies.
• Partner with Finance and Production to align buys with financial targets and operational capacity, securing approvals and managing end-to-end execution.
• Recommend optimal inventory models (on-hand vs pre-order) by analysing SKU-level performance, sales velocity, and margin contribution.
• Direct lifecycle management, including promotional positioning, replenishment, and product discontinuation decisions.
• Oversee identification and resolution of excess or obsolete inventory; create strategies for reallocation.
• Provide visibility to stakeholders on incoming buys and delivery timelines.
• Drive reporting enhancements and KPI tracking across multiple systems to support strategic decision-making.

Bring your VIBE:

• Inventory Planning & Forecasting
• Demand & Supply Analysis
• E-commerce Strategy
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Financial & Margin Planning
• Data Analysis (Excel, BI Tools)
• Vendor & Production Management
• Obsolescence & Lifecycle Planning
• 5+ years in inventory planning, buying, and forecasting, with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Deep experience in eCommerce, entertainment, and music-driven consumer products.
• Skilled in synthesizing data across multiple platforms into actionable inventory strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree