Top Merchandise Planning and Allocation Executive oversees, plans, and directs all aspects of an organization's merchandise planning and inventory allocation policies and methods. Develops strategies and processes to maximize sales, turnover, and profitability. Being a Top Merchandise Planning and Allocation Executive utilizes forecasting data to lead a business review of the current season to determine future allocation and replenishment strategies. Provides buyers with data and insights to use to optimize purchase planning and stock ratios. Additionally, Top Merchandise Planning and Allocation Executive requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Merchandise Planning and Allocation Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Merchandise Planning and Allocation Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Manager, Planning and Allocation (L3)
Wayfair SRB Physical Retail
Based in Boston, MA
Wayfair’s Physical Retail team is seeking a Manager of Planning and Allocation to support the Physical Retail P&A team in the analysis of the business, the allocation of inventory to our stores, and to assist and influence the preparation of merchandise plans to drive Wayfair’s physical retail agenda. The Manager will be a part of the Physical Retail Team for Wayfair and Specialty Retail Branded stores and will help craft and execute strategies that drive in-season and pre-season as we run existing stores and scale to open new stores. We believe there is a white space in the brick-and-mortar market and an opportunity to create a differentiated retail experience that showcases the breadth and depth of our catalog across Wayfair and our Specialty Branded stores. The Planning and Allocation Manager will bring our in-store experience to life through financial strategies, cross-functional collaboration and in-season execution.
We are seeking a motivated individual who can collaborate effectively to drive strong sales productivity and profitability, and ensure customer satisfaction, in our physical retail business. The Manager will work closely with the Sr. Managers of Planning and Allocation for the Specialty Retail Branded Stores, the Associate Director Planning and Allocation as well as the merchant teams for both Speciality Retail Brands and Wayfair to ensure in-store inventory availability and the achievement of sales and inventory turn goals. They will be responsible for helping strategize pre-season plans at item and class level as well as the execution of the in-season sales and inventory plans. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners (e.g., Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Partner Operations, Sales Forecasting, Supply Chain and Store Operations).
This role is based in Boston and reports to the Associate Director of Planning Allocation with significant cross-functional responsibility, as well as responsibility to contribute in building a best-in-class process, reporting and tools. In the first year as the business develops the Manager will be hands-on own Allocation analysis and execution. As the physical retail portfolio grows, the Manager should expect to have an analyst/ allocator to manage after the launch of the first 5- 10 stores.
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About Wayfair
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.
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About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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