This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:You are a highly skilled and results driven planner with a strong analytical mindset, an eye for identifying business opportunities, and the ability to develop and execute business strategies. As a key member of the planning team, the Senior Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sales and inventory targets while managing business objectives and optimizing overall performance.
A Day in the Life:This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:
You are a highly analytical leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, builds strong cross functional partnerships and turns data into actionable business strategies. You enjoy solving complex business challenges, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want the opportunity to influence the business, develop talent and make an impact on a growing business!
A Day in the Life:
You9ll be responsible for developing and executing merchandise financial plans, forecasting sales, managing inventory levels, and supporting strategic business decisions across Footwear and Licensed categories. You will partner closely with buying, visual, field / retail team, Global Planning, DC and Logistics to optimize product availability, maximize sales, and drive profitability.
Overview of Responsibilities
0 Build bottom-up sales plans by category that support overall total North America Outlet financial strategies and inventory metrics
0 Analyze business trends to identify risks and opportunities. Create and maintain annual, monthly, and daily sales plans reconciling them to topline projections and forecasts
0 In partnership with buying counterpart, plan and execute category promotion and markdown strategies aligned with business needs, gross margin goals, historical trends, and merchandising guidelines
0 Contribute to inventory / allocation execution by parterning with direct report / allocator to manage store and DC inventory, in-season transfers, new store openings, etc
Financial & Merchandise Planning
0 Own the financial strategy across Footwear, Ready-to-Wear, and Licensed categories
0 Develop and manage annual and seasonal financial plans, including sales, margin, inventory, receipts, and discount rate
0 Partner with Buying, CMP and merchandising to build assortment strategies that support topline financial objectives
0 Proactively analyze business trends and performance to identify risks and opportunities, providing strategic recommendations to leadership and cross functional partners
0 Lead weekly and monthly business reviews, serving as the voice of the business through clear insights, actionable recommendations, and a strong point of view
Inventory Management
0 Develop inventory strategies that maximize sales, profitability, and store capacity across 45+ Outlet stores
0 Partner with Associate Allocator to ensure inventory is flowing to the right stores at the right time while maintaining healthy store and Distribution Center inventory levels
0 Optimize inventory productivity through replenishment strategies (Auto Allocation), and proactive inventory management i.e healthy weeks of supply, sales-to-stock relationships and proactively recommending actions to improve and mitigate risk
0 Balance long-term inventory strategies with business needs to support continued growth and operational efficiency
Collaboration & Leadership
0 Serve as the strategic planning partner to Buying, CMP, Finance, Store Operations, Logistics, Visual, DC and external vendor partners
0 Build strong cross-functional relationships that drive alignment, accountability, and execution across key business initiatives
0 Lead and develop an Associate Allocator through coaching, guidance and ongoing development to ensure strong execution and future growth
0 Influence business decisions by translating complex data into meaningful insights and actionable strategies
0 Represent Planning as a trusted business partner, bringing a proactive mindset, strategic perspective, and solutions-oriented approach to every decision
To Land This Role:- BA/BS or equivalent
- 10+ years of merchandise planning experience
- Deep understanding of retail financial metrics such as sell-through, discount rate, margin, inventory turn, and weeks of supply
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities
- Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with planning and forecasting tools
- Excellent leadership and communication skills; ability to motivate and inspire teams
Why You9ll Want to Join Our Team:How We Work Together- Adaptable - We change before we have to
- Entrepreneurial - We own it
- Collaborative - There9s no "I" in Tory
- Client & Brand Focused - We put ourselves in Tory9s shoes
- Live the Values - We show up for each other
- Functional Expertise - We9re constantly learning and growing
#TeamTory ValuesWe show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.
Compensation RangeThe compensation range for this position is 125,000.00 USD - 160,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.
Benefits InformationWe offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.
