Manager, Inventory & Allocation Planning

Company Description

Vuori is redefining what athletic apparel looks like:  built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

Job Description

The Manager of Inventory & Allocation is Responsible for delivering desired in-stock levels for core product and allocation of inventory across all channels and warehouses. They closely partner with the Merchandise Planning team in order to maintain inventory levels and allocation plans that meet financial targets and mitigate risk to the business. Developing and owning inventory and allocation strategic initiatives and processes to improve efficiencies across core products and new product launches.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee formulation of operating guidelines and procedures for inventory management and allocation
• Responsible for leading and developing a team that implements and maintain item/location-level inventory plans for a group of product categories that support financial objectives
• Responsible for managing total reporting of store analysis/insight/opportunities based on $ and ST%
• Partner with the Merchandise Planning, Logistics, and Production teams on escalated issues and process improvements
• Visit stores (in person & virtual) on a regular basis to understand site-specific opportunities. Spark cross-functional action that improves the complexion of store-level inventory.
• Assess the systems that support planning & replenishment, and identify any need to upgrade or modify to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Analyze sales and inventory trends to create and execute strategies to maximize sales, profits, and availability to grow the business and achieve the financial plan
• Develop and implement inventory management strategies that accommodate, including short-coded items seasonal buys, and buys
• Incorporate modeling, situation analysis, problem diagnosis, and operations analysis to support business decision-making with financial analysis
• Translates corporate and division goals/objectives into planning and replenishment strategies
• Partners cross-functionally with Merchandise Planning, Merchants, Production, Logistics, and Warehouse teams to ensure inventory strategies and objectives are met

Additional Information

Pay Range: $115,000 - $130,000

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount
• 401(k)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.