SBH Fashion ยท 2 hours ago
Inventory Planning and Allocation Director
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expSBH Fashion is seeking an Inventory Planning and Allocation Director to oversee inventory planning and allocation across their multi-channel business. This role involves forecasting inventory needs, managing purchase orders, and optimizing inventory levels to enhance sales and service across various distribution channels.
FashionLifestyle
Hiring Manager
Samantha Glass
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain demand forecasts in partnership with cross-functional teams, incorporating sales trends, product launches, product lifecycles, and promotional plans to inform purchasing and financial planning
Maintain and optimize ladder plans across multiple channels and product categories, enabling daily thru annual sales and receipt unit needs at channel, category, style and SKU levels
Place purchase orders and manage on-order pipelines to ensure balance inventory levels and timely demand fulfillment while minimizing excess inventory
Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment strategies to maximize availability and reduce stockouts or overstocking
Identify risks and opportunities in inventory and recommend actions to support business growth
Manage greige and liability fabric on-hand and consumption
Allocate inventory across ecommerce, wholesale, international, specialty, and bulk channels based on demand forecasts and sales priorities
Manage virtual warehouse inventory strategies to support flexibility in fulfillment and optimize working capital
Partner with logistics and operations teams to ensure accurate distribution and inventory visibility across the network
Work closely with Merchandising, Operations, Marketing and Finance teams to align inventory strategies with assortment plans, sales goals, and margin objectives
Provide weekly and monthly reporting on inventory health, channel performance, and forecast accuracy
Qualification
Required
7+ years of inventory planning, allocation, or related roles at fast-growing DTC brands, with proven success at the Senior Manager or Director level
Strong track record managing multi-channel, multi-category ladder plans and working with virtual warehouses
Proven ability to deliver accurate daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and receipt projections
Proficiency in forecasting, financial modeling, and inventory optimization; advanced Excel skills required, ERP experience a plus
Deep understanding of DTC and omnichannel distribution dynamics, including ecommerce, wholesale, and international markets
Excellent cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills; ability to balance data-driven decisions with brand priorities
Preferred
Remote-friendly, but ideally based in or near the Greater New York City Area
Minimal travel required
Company
SBH Fashion
SBH Fashion is a staffing and recruiting company providing fashion staffing services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase