Manager, Planning Operations
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Retail
Operations Management, Supply Chain & Logistics -
Business
Operations Management, Business Analyst, Supply Chain & Logistics
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all.
We foster a culture of inclusion through:
Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
The Planning Operations Manager will be responsible for managing wholesale inventory, supply vs demand analysis, and operational excellence for Ralph Lauren's North America wholesale business across Children's, Footwear, and Accessories categories. This role focuses on maximizing inventory efficiency, achieving fill rate targets, and maintaining optimal sizing strategies while working closely with cross-functional partners to drive business performance and operational excellence.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Manage wholesale inventory levels across Children's, Footwear, and Accessories categories
- Conduct comprehensive supply vs demand analysis and implement action plans to optimize inventory positioning
- Monitor and maintain sizing strategies to minimize excess inventory
- Partner with Production teams to ensure proper inventory flow and targeted ownership levels to achieve fill rate targets and business objectives
- Track key performance metrics and prepare weekly and quarterly performance reports for senior management
- Analyze inventory, identify risks and opportunities, and develop strategic recommendations
- Collaborate with Account Planning, Regional Merchandising, Production and Account Services to ensure accuracy of bookings
- Identify and execute opportunities to improve operational processes and inventory management
- Drive continuous improvement in fill rate performance and inventory productivity
- Experience in retail planning, inventory management, or wholesale operations
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Excel proficiency required, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs
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