Job Purpose:
The job holder will play a key role in ensuring optimal inventory availability across Splash stores and online platforms. The role focuses on aligning supply plans with seasonal buying strategies, collection launches, and in-season performance to drive product availability, minimize excess stock, and support sales objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute effective supply plans in alignment with the buying and merchandising calendars, ensuring timely delivery of seasonal collections.
- Forecast product requirements by analyzing historical sales trends, sell-through rates, and assortment performance.
- Monitor stock levels across stores and DCs to maintain the right balance between availability and inventory efficiency.
- Coordinate with buyers, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure smooth inbound and outbound product flow.
- Support the launch of new collections, campaigns, and promotions through accurate demand forecasting and stock allocation.
- Review product life cycles to plan replenishment, phase-outs, and markdown strategies effectively.
- Identify slow-moving or overstocked SKUs and propose corrective actions such as inter-store transfers or liquidation plans.
- Prepare and share inventory performance reports highlighting fill rates, stock turns, and availability KPIs.
- Collaborate with regional and store teams to understand local demand variations and ensure stock alignment.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Fashion Merchandising.
- 24 years of experience in supply or demand planning within fashion retail or apparel.
- Strong analytical and forecasting skills with proficiency in Excel and ERP/Planning tools (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Good understanding of seasonality, fashion product life cycles, and retail assortment planning.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills across cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented, agile, and able to adapt to a fast-paced, trend-driven retail environment.
