Blue Nile · 1 month ago
Manager, Inventory Planning
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelBlue Nile is a jewelry company with a technology soul, seeking a strategic and data-driven Inventory Planning Manager to lead inventory management across their digital brands. This role involves shaping inventory policy, optimizing strategies, and collaborating with various teams to ensure alignment with commercial priorities and operational efficiencies.
E-CommerceJewelryRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end inventory management strategy, balancing service levels, working capital, and margin objectives
Continuously assess and optimize the Asset vs. Just-in-Time SKU mix, using data-driven insights to challenge the status quo and enhance efficiency
Define SKU classification and stocking policies (ABC/XYZ), safety stock levels, and days-on-hand targets
Drive optimization of our inventory positioning across digital and stores channels
Collaborate with Finance and Merchandising to align inventory strategy with business growth and profitability goals
Translate demand forecasts into executable fulfillment plans across a global network of vendors
Develop and maintain net requirement and replenishment models across the supply network
Support omnichannel fulfillment operations, ensuring alignment between stores, warehouses, and e-commerce
Partner with the Merchandise team to jointly manage vendor relationships, focusing on alignment, forecast accuracy, and delivery performance rather than transactional oversight
Work collaboratively on supplier capacity planning, delivery scheduling, and production readiness to support new launches and seasonal peaks
Collaborate closely with the Manufacturing Inventory Director to align production planning, capacity utilization, and inventory positioning
Drive joint continuous improvement initiatives that maximize end-to-end supply chain efficiency, lead-time reduction, and flexibility
Lead development and reporting of KPIs including fill rate, inventory turns, stockouts, and excess inventory
Provide insights into inventory health and root-cause analysis for deviations from target metrics
Drive the use of BI tools and predictive analytics to enhance planning accuracy and decision-making
Oversee seasonal inventory build and transition plans for collections and high-volume periods
Collaborate with cross-functional partners on end-of-season strategies, markdowns, and lifecycle management
Lead risk assessment and contingency planning for potential disruptions in supply or demand
Qualification
Required
Strategic and data-driven mindset
Experience in inventory management strategy
Ability to leverage advanced analytics for inventory optimization
Experience in defining SKU classification and stocking policies
Ability to drive optimization of inventory positioning across digital and stores channels
Experience in translating demand forecasts into executable fulfillment plans
Ability to develop and maintain net requirement and replenishment models
Experience in supporting omnichannel fulfillment operations
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
Experience in managing vendor relationships and focusing on forecast accuracy
Ability to align production planning and inventory positioning with manufacturing teams
Experience in developing and reporting KPIs related to inventory management
Ability to provide insights into inventory health and root-cause analysis
Experience in using BI tools and predictive analytics for planning
Ability to oversee seasonal inventory build and transition plans
Experience in collaborating on end-of-season strategies and lifecycle management
Ability to lead risk assessment and contingency planning
Company
Blue Nile
Blue Nile is an online retailer selling certified diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2024 (4)
2023 (15)
2022 (8)
2021 (4)
2020 (27)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$62.01MKey Investors
Vulcan Capital
2022-08-09Acquired
2004-05-20IPO
2003-04-11Series E· $7.01M
Leadership Team
John Yhggg
Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Blue Nile Corporation
Sarath Duvvuri
Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Blue Nile Corporation
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