BoF Careers ยท 2 days ago
Ralph Lauren Assortment, Allocation and Space Planning Director
Nutley, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expRalph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in premium lifestyle products, and they are seeking a seasoned IT leader to oversee the implementation and support of Assortment Planning, Retail Allocation, and Space Planning capabilities. The role involves driving the technology implementation and working closely with cross-functional teams to optimize product assortments across the business.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Lead the technology implementation of the Allocation, AP, and Space Planning processes and tools partnering with the business leads and vendors
Drive the full lifecycle implementation of new planning systems - from requirements through rollout and user adoption
Work closely with cross-functional teams in Merchandising, Planning, Allocations and Store Operations to align tools and processes to business needs
Partner with technology vendors and consulting partners to ensure successful delivery
Identify opportunities to streamline planning workflows and improve inventory productivity
Build and lead a high-performing team; develop talent and champion change
Serve as the go-to subject matter expert for planning capabilities and best practices
Qualification
Required
Approximately 15 years of relevant experience
Strong background in implementing Assortment Planning or Allocation systems such as o9, Impact Analytics, Blue Yonder (JDA), Logility, Oracle, or similar platforms
Experience in Allocation, Assortment Planning, Merchandise Financial Planning, or Space Planning within retail or wholesale
Hands-on experience implementing or upgrading Assortment Planning or MFP systems (o9, Impact Analytics, Blue Yonder/JDA, Logility, Oracle, etc.)
Deep understanding of retail planning processes, inventory management, and in-store execution
Strong project leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to drive change and deliver measurable business results
Company
BoF Careers
BoF Careers connects professionals in fashion, beauty and luxury to The Business of Fashion's global marketplace of over 2,000 opportunities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase