Planning and Inventory Manager

4 weeks ago


Warrington Cheshire, United Kingdom NEW BALANCE Full time

Due to a new project, we have a brand new opportunity to join the New Balance Team as an Inventory Planning Manager. You will be responsible for the execution and implementation of a new ERP and planning system within the EMEA region. As the system super user, you will be responsible for training and knowledge sharing with all required stakeholders- both internally and externally.
The role will ultimately be accountable for delivering EMEA business results through planning and completing the purchasing and reservation of finished goods inventory for all product lines. Ideal candidate will lead the end-to-end flow of inventory in and out of the EMEA region. You will lead a team of inventory planners to translate forecast and demand requirements into purchase orders, which will ultimately result in optimized order book fulfilment to service all New Balance channels of business.
We offer hybrid working (3 days in office) and flexibility of working hours to accommodate a healthy work life balance.
ERP Track Lead for Inventory Planning
Leads and coordinates within their tracks, communicating project details within their track.
Ensures the delivered solution aligns with the strategic business requirements.
Ensures all deliverables are fully tested and ready for implementation.
Manages and facilitates training activities.
Management of Inventory Planning
Finished Goods Purchasing for Footwear, Apparel and Accessories All Product Lines
Complete the planning and on-time delivery of Strategic and Allocated Programs
Manage inventory levels by brand, product line, line plan business
Apply available market intelligence (forecast attainment performance, retail sell through) to dynamically manage on hand and incoming inventory
Collaborate with Sales and Merchandising on distressed inventory issues
Collaborate with Global Supply Planning across all Source Types to ensure Key Launch strategies are supported

~ Analyse size curve recommendations and propose adjustments to optimize demand fulfilment and best utilization of finished goods inventory


Proactive management of inventory availability and on-time order fulfilment
Analyse and action Inventory Waterfalls
Optimize order fulfilment for various strategic and priorities items to ensure on time in market launches and replenishment

Maintain Demand Prioritisation Rules to executive business strategies and optimize order fulfilment of priority accounts
Recommend expediting Finished Goods via various ship modes in partnership with Value Chain, Logistics, Customer Operations, etc. Air Freight, Inventory Transfers, etc
Participate in Finished Goods Quality resolution efforts to mitigate impact to order fulfilment and provide timely updates to impacted stakeholders.
Experience of working in cross functional project teams, demonstrating excellent collaboration, leadership, and communication within those teams
Experience of implementation and migration of systems, particularly ERP/Planning system
Previous planning experience
Able to interpret data and use it to influence key stakeholders
Ability to deliver solutions that support the strategic business requirements



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