Associate Manager, Wholesale Inventory Planning- North America - Fresh

Fresh offers a hybrid working schedule with three fixed days in office, and two days remote. This role is based in our New York Office. 

WHO WE ARE

Fresh is a global company headquartered in New York offering skincare, lip care, bodycare, and fragrance in over 25 countries. With over 30 years of expertise, we are driven by our boundless curiosity and sky’s the limit approach. Whether developing a breakthrough formula, designing a marketing campaign, or welcoming guests in our shops, our teams are passionate about creating everyday indulgences that transform skin. As a lifestyle beauty brand within the LVMH group, we foster an inspiring, inclusive environment with world-class benefits that encourages everyone to dream big, because that’s how we got here.

Here at fresh, we intentionally foster a spirit of belonging. We celebrate our diversity and support every employee to feel welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. By embracing curiosity and collaboration, we recognize that our differences strengthen us.

The North America Business Planning team oversees Sales Planning & Budgeting, Regional Trade Supply Planning and Demand Forecasting, fostering strong cross-functional partnerships across the North American business, inclusive of Sales, Digital, Marketing, Finance, Global and Wholesale partners. The team strives to develop Retail Sales targets, analyzing business and developing actions to maximize opportunities while mitigating risks to the business.

Your Impact to the role:

• Responsible for effectively ensuring the right levels of inventory at Wholesale accounts to achieve sales targets while maintaining inventory goals
• Monitor and achieve targeted In Stock/Presence rates at wholesale accounts
• Monitor and manage optimal inventory for each channel(Brick and Mortar vs. Ecommerce)
• Effectively manage inventory levels by reviewing inventory turn, in stocks, WOS, sell thru and sales trend and develop tactics to mitigate forecast fluctuations
• Accurately forecast and maintain a yearly key item forecast for the top SKUs for respective key accounts, projecting sales, receipts, and inventory with a targeted WOS. Partner with the Senior Manager of Supply Planning to roll up to a North America total. Collaborate with Sr Manager, Demand Planning to align “bottom up” forecast with “top down”
• Maintain order book daily/weekly to ensure monthly shipment forecasts are achieved. Communicate variances and partner with Sr. Manager of Wholesale Planning and Account Management team to develop solutions to maximize opportunities and minimize risks
• Publish weekly/monthly retail sales performance by retailers
• Maintain weekly and monthly sales and inventory reports to supportanalysis and forecasting

Your impact in your first year:

• Develop and ensure high service level targets across all retailers and channels
• Partner with retail planning teams to identify geo-targeted opportunities while developing solutions to minimize liabilities

WHO YOU ARE

You have:

• 3-4 Years of Experience Required in Merchandise Planning, Buying, Retail Planning, Inventory Management and/or Allocation
• Experience with weekly/monthly SKU-level assortment planning is highly recommended
• Strong business acumen and financial aptitude who is commercially astute and profit-driven
• Strong reporting and analytical skills with understanding of Retail Math
• Bachelor’s Degree required in a related field such as Business Administration or Finance
• Experience with weekly/monthly SKU-level assortment planning is highly recommended

You can:

• Work independently and be flexible to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactively make recommendations on process improvement and new ways of working

You are:

• An expert in Microsoft Excel (with proficiency in lookups, pivot tables, links), and knowledge of data warehouse orchestration and demonstrated experience with retail analytics data models
• Excited to learn new skills. Passionate about analyzing data and building tools to solve business problems
• Consumer Obsessed – identifies emerging niches concepts and strategic opportunities for the company

You possess:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Multifunctional with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective time management skills required
• Natural curiosity to explore and find opportunities or solutions
• Strong sense of ownership and determination to get things done
• Strong attention to detail, results focused
• Proven Project Management Skills
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Ambition to learn more, with a curious mindset
• Strong passion for the beauty industry
• An out-of-the-box thinker with a Sky’s the Limit mentality

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Training & Development and Culture

• Fresh and LVMH Sponsored Trainings and Workshops for Personal and Professional Development
• Opportunities for networking and building relationships with LVMH Community and Network
• Opportunities to join internal communities: DEIB Council, Sustainability Champions, LVMH Employee Resource Groups

Mental Health Support

• Free professional consultation, referrals and counseling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free 24/7 confidential mental health support

Paid Time Off and Flexibility

• Comprehensive paid time off inclusive of Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
• Two fully-remote weeks throughout the year to encourage flexibility; additional holiday weeks remote

Fertility and Family Planning

• Fertility Services, Maternity and Newborn Support, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance, including cryopreservation when part of fertility treatment
• Paid Parental Leave (Inclusive of Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Surrogacy) at eligibility
• Travel & lodging for those who can’t access care
• Back-up dependent Care and Tutoring

Fresh and LVMH ‘Perks’ and Discounts

• Fresh In-Store Discounts and Gratis
• LVMH Group Friends and Family Sales across all divisions within LVMH: Wines and Spirits, Watches and Jewelry, Perfumes and Cosmetics, Fashion and Leather Goods, etc.
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits through Wage Works
• Additional Health Club Discounts, Sporting/Entertainment Ticket Discounts, Insurance Discounts (Pet, renters, home)

Health Care

• Medical, dental and vision

Retirement and Additional Benefits

• 401k with Company Match + Additional Employer Contribution at eligibility

Fresh provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to fostering a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on all protected categories.

The salary range for the role is $85,000 - $95,000 USD.