Fresh Inventory Planning Manager
Fresh (LVMH) is hiring an Inventory Planning Manager in New York City to lead wholesale forecasting, inventory optimization and retailer collaboration.
Overview
Fresh is a New York–headquartered lifestyle beauty brand offering skincare, lip care, bodycare and fragrance products globally. Operating within LVMH’s Perfumes & Cosmetics group, Fresh combines artisanal formulations with a consumer-centric retail strategy and benefits from LVMH’s international network and development resources.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive wholesale inventory strategy to ensure the right products, quantities and timing for key retail partners (Sephora US/CA/MX, Kohl’s), maintaining targeted in‑stock and presence rates.
- Monitor and analyze inventory metrics (on‑hand, in‑transit, on‑order, WOS, inventory turn, sell‑through) and develop tactical responses to forecast fluctuations.
- Maintain and optimize SKU‑level assortment planning, RTV projection file and end‑of‑life replenishment rules to minimize liability and maximize productivity.
- Forecast sales and shipments for launches and innovations; provide input to the Monthly Forecast Review and build bottom‑up shipment assumptions with Key Accounts and Marketing.
- Own NA order book roll‑up and shipment forecasts; liaise daily with Customer Service, Distribution Center and Global Supply to resolve variances and ensure timely fulfillment.
- Develop and maintain weekly/monthly sales and inventory reporting, build ad hoc models and predictive analytics to support decision making.
- Cultivate collaborative relationships with wholesale retail planning teams to capture retailer insight, inform allocation decisions and identify geo‑targeted opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field (required).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in merchandise planning, retail planning, buying, inventory management or allocation.
- Demonstrable command of retail math, forecasting methodologies and inventory segmentation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables, links) and experience with retail analytics data models.
- Strong analytical rigor, attention to detail and commercial orientation with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; capable of partnering cross‑functionally and with external retail partners.
- Capacity to work independently in a fast‑paced environment and manage competing priorities with a high sense of ownership.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of professional experience in merchandise planning, retail planning, inventory management, allocation or buying, ideally within beauty, cosmetics or consumer packaged goods; experience with SKU‑level weekly/monthly assortment planning is highly recommended.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field (required).
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.488 open roles in New York, including 18 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.619 active listings on Cerulean, 19 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.512 open positions, with 119 posted this week.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 90,000 to USD 120,000 per annum.
Benefits
Fresh and LVMH‑sponsored training and workshops; Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential mental health support; comprehensive paid time off including Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays; fertility and family planning support (fertility services, maternity/newborn support, adoption and surrogacy assistance, cryopreservation where part of treatment), paid parental leave, travel & lodging for care access, back‑up dependent care and tutoring; Fresh in‑store discounts and gratis; LVMH friends & family sales across divisions; pre‑tax commuter benefits through WageWorks; health club, entertainment and insurance discounts; medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match plus additional employer contribution at eligibility.
Culture
Fresh prioritizes a warm, collaborative and inclusive workplace where creativity and consumer obsession drive product and commercial decisions. As part of LVMH’s Perfumes & Cosmetics group, employees benefit from global learning programs, internal networks and opportunities to work cross‑functionally across marketing, supply and retail partners.
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