Manager, Inventory Management

About Banana Republic

Banana Republic was founded with an explorer's spirit and a desire to venture to new places, beyond the boundaries of the everyday. Our clothing is designed for a life with no boundaries.

We travel near and far in search of the finest materials and fabric innovations to infuse style with substance, because we believe that what you wear should open a world of possibilities. And the people that make up Banana Republic share the same qualities as our brand: curious, connected, undaunted by boundaries. Sound like you? Join us for the adventure of what's next.

About the Role

This role supports the growth and profitability in the Online channel - through a focus on managing available inventory on site and providing analytic insight to current business trend.

Uses a data driven approach to influence and recommend action plans that maximizes customer conversion and GM$'s down to individual Style level.

This work requires strong analytical and story-telling skills, the ability to build close partnerships with other functions, and a focus on supporting best in class customer experience while delivering / exceeding financial targets.

What You'll Do

• Weekly review of inbound New Flow SKUs - identifying styles at risk of missing planned launch dates. Create rolling action plans that mitigate Demand / GM $'s impact.
• Manage Backorder functionality for New Flow products - identifying styles to turn off and on each week as needed - to maximize Demand / GM$'s potential.
• Monitor inventory position on Marketed / Featured SKUs - Clearly communicate styles at risk of selling out ahead of planned exit date. Create rolling action plans with business partners to mitigate.
• Cascade pre-season Division / Department plans to cross functional team - ensure that in-season actions support the financial plan.
• Manage and support Weekly / Daily Reporting and Ad-Hoc Analysis activities as needed.
• Partner with cross functional team to QA live site - and identify / resolve open issues.
• Support ad-hoc milestone activities as needed (ie Reporting Hindsight / Aged Inventory Review).
• Provide support to Site Merch team in managing Special Projects & New Businesses (Strategy / Tracking / Site Merchandising).
• Deputize for Sr Director as needed.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Analytic Skills: Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data
• Financial and Business Acumen: Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results.
• Problem Solving: Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions
• Systems and Tools Acumen: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, aptitude to learn technical applications quickly

Benefits at Banana Republic

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

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