Director Inventory Plan (Cinmar)

The Director, Planning is responsible for analyzing, developing and implementing strategies in inventory/merchandise forecasting and planning across all channels to create and support merchandising financial plans, and company demand objectives and maximize overall profitability. 

The Director, Planning will partner with the Directors of Merchandising to communicate trends within categories, subcategories and collections to maximize demand, control inventory and maintain in stock and fill rate goals. This also includes managing the procurement process throughout a diverse and global vendor base. 

Your Impact

• Ensure assortment structure and demand by collection supports the category financials and strategic goals of the division and company on a seasonal basis.  This is a cross-functional effort with Merchandising Directors, Merchants and Planners; key tool/process used to support this are seasonal Road Map and Category financial build.  Key metrics include demand, shipped sales, margin, inventory and fill rates.

• Weekly, monthly and quarterly analysis and review of business by assortment and category to look for trends, identify and manage actions as well as, communicate and report on what is working and what is not, through the individual teams and leadership meetings.

• Manage and direct F*21 forecasting and purchase activities to support merchandising plans and fill rate goals. This includes placing orders on time to support season demand as well as provide key vendors forecasts on needed purchases on a semi-annual and annual basis.

• Provide transparent direction and leadership of the day-to-day operations to the planning team through clear concise communication of goals and objectives by focusing on what matters and holding self and team members accountable for actions.

• Control poor performing inventory through early identification of items exiting assortments in season, analyzing and executing markdowns through a clear cadence to control non go forward inventory to 10-15% of total by season.

This position will be leading a team and providing department leadership, in a productive and transparent manner, identifying opportunities and solutions to maximize demand, fill rates and margin and turn. Fostering and maintaining business relationships with internal and external vendors, influencing business decisions, and driving planning strategies that fit the brand.

Other important attributes:

• Proactive change agent who can manage priorities in a dynamic environment. Develop and present Planning recommendations based on analysis across all channels and diverse/global supply chain.  Drive strategies and programs to meet or exceed customer expectations of item availability, and other key success measures.

• High energy, self-directed and intrinsically motivated to drive results by setting strategic goals, driving business initiatives that positively represents the brand. Strong communicator who has the ability to influence without formal/direct authority,

• Drives for results by maneuvering through road blocks and develops creative solutions.  Effectively communicates challenges and seeks out ideas/recommendations from colleagues and staff to develop solutions to short and long term issues. 

• Inspiring leader who communicates passion, energy, and excitement and has high emotional intelligence.  A team builder who can inspire, coach, develop, hold others accountable for agreed-to results.  Works/leads effectively across functions.  Celebrates individuals and teams for achieving significant milestones and goals.

Minimum Education:  BS/BA in Management with Financial orientation

Preferred Education:  MBA

Minimum Experience: 5+ years in Planning, Allocation and Merchandising in a senior leadership capacity.  Planning system knowledge of assortment, financial, allocation and forecasting systems.

Preferred Experience:  3+ years in a Director level position relating to retail inventory management, proven experience in building and developing a planning organization, ability to create and manage analytical tools to support the business, including system implementation.  Experience in direct to consumer and upscale assortments, including Furniture.

If you enjoy being a part of a team, creating experiences and delighting customers, you’ll love it here. If you’re excited about retail, media, social, live streaming, technology, customer service, design and more, you’ll find amazing projects to work on. If you want to grow professionally and learn every day, you’ll thrive with us. If you appreciate a company committed to inclusion and belonging for all, you’ll be amazed at what’s available for our team members. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including competitive compensation, health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, company discounts and much more. Best of all, working with QVC Group means friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast-moving careers! 

For QVC Group, our commitment to inclusion and belonging for all is deeply rooted in Our Principles. They call on us to Drive Progress, Act With Empathy, Be Brave, Embrace the Future, and Do What’s Right so that everyone can thrive. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qvcgrp.com for assistance. 

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