Inventory Planning Manager Operations

Inventory Planning Manager Build and operationalize inventory forecasts and plans to meet utilization and ROI targets

Location:

New York

Compensation: $98,000 USD / year

Job Tags:
Operations

Rent the Runway (RTR) is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the world’s first Closet in the Cloud. Founded in 2009, RTR has disrupted the $2.4 trillion fashion industry by inspiring women with a more joyful, sustainable and financially‑savvy way to feel their best every day. As the ultimate destination for circular fashion, the brand now offers infinite points of access to its shared closet via a fully customizable subscription to fashion, one‑time rental or ownership.

RTR offers designer apparel and accessories from hundreds of brand partners and has built in‑house proprietary technology and a one‑of‑a‑kind reverse logistics operation. Under CEO and Co‑Founder Jennifer Hyman’s leadership, RTR has been named to CNBC’s ‘Disruptor 50’ five times in ten years, and has been placed on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list multiple times, while Hyman herself has been named to the ‘TIME 100’ most influential people in the world and as one of People magazine’s ‘Women Changing the World.’

The Inventory team sits at the center of RTR’s operating model, connecting customer demand, financial goals, and product vision into an actionable inventory strategy.

As a Planner, you will develop and operationalize inventory and financial plans that shape how we buy, manage, and optimize our inventory throughout its lifecycle. You’ll use data‑driven insights to improve forecasting accuracy, strengthen inventory productivity, and support RTR’s evolving product strategy. Working closely with Buying, Finance, and Analytics, you will help build a disciplined, future‑ready planning function that fuels customer delight and business performance.

Build pre‑season plans and in‑season forecasts that support customer demand, financial goals, and RTR’s rental growth strategy.

Maintain optimal inventory levels by category and channel to achieve utilization, in‑stock, and ROI targets.

Develop a strong partnership with the Fashion team to bring RTR’s product vision to life—aligning forecasts, performance insights, and buying decisions to create a compelling, high‑performing assortment.

Analyze historical performance, customer behavior, and product attributes to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Lead and support analyses that inform strategic decisions across allocation, reorders, and assortment optimization.

Support and enhance end‑of‑life and exit strategies to ensure thoughtful, profitable inventory retirement.

Communicate performance insights, risks, and recommendations to Inventory leadership and cross‑functional partners.

Strengthen planning tools, operating rhythms, and processes to drive operational excellence and scale.

Uphold high standards of data integrity, analytical rigor, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Contribute to a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement on the Inventory team.

You think big: you see beyond the immediate task and seek opportunities to improve processes, elevate forecasting accuracy, and unlock new value.

You are accountable: you take ownership of your work, follow through on commitments, and maintain high standards of data accuracy and analytical rigor.

You are inclusive: you build strong, collaborative relationships across Fashion/Buying, Finance, Analytics, and other teams, communicating clearly and valuing diverse perspectives in decision‑making.

You own the customer experience: you understand how inventory impacts customer engagement, availability, and satisfaction—and you plan with the end customer in mind.

You act like an owner: you use sound business judgment, manage competing priorities effectively, and proactively identify risks and opportunities.

You have experience in planning, merchandising, inventory management, finance, or another analytical discipline.

You are comfortable working with large datasets and analytical tools (Looker experience is a plus).

You bring curiosity, structure, and a…