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Inventory (nice) Sales Budgeting Scheduling Excel Tableau Power Bi Training

What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Director".

Main responsibilities

• Inventory Strategy and Forecasting
• Own sales and inventory forecasts across all categories and functions, and hold the team accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and achievement of invento…
• Set inventory strategy for fine jewelry assortments, including diamond, gemstone, and precious metal commodities, establishing the parameters (weeks of suppl…
• Lead inventory planning for new showroom launches and growth initiatives, directing the scenario modeling and statistical analysis that pressure-test those p…
• Open-to-Buy and Financial Planning
• Own and continue to evolve the OTB alignment and consensus process, translating financial plans into actionable buying strategies with Merchandising and Fina…
• Contribute to the annual bookings, ASP, and margin budget-setting process, bringing the inventory point of view to category and department targets and report…
• Planning Systems and Process
• Create and drive the Inventory Planning roadmap. Work with leadership to initiate, prioritize, and approve projects, and manage long-term program schedules t…
• Partner with Technology on planning system implementation and maintenance, leading the broader team’s adoption of new demand planning and reporting tools.

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Expert Excel skills: complex formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling, and efficient handling of large datasets.” · “Hands-on experience with demand planning software (Blue Yonder, Logility, Demantra, o9, MI9, or similar) and reporting/BI tools (Domo, Tableau, Power BI);” · “NetSuite or comparable ERP experience a plus.”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “This is a builder's role as much as a planner's: our planning infrastructure is actively evolving, and you'll set the direction, partner with Technology and …” · “Partner with Technology on planning system implementation and maintenance, leading the broader team’s adoption of new demand planning and reporting tools.” · “Raise planning fluency across the organization by mentoring cross-functional Merchandising partners on forecasting and inventory principles, and by represent…”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “Own sales and inventory forecasts across all categories and functions, and hold the team accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and achievement of invento…” · “A track record of leading system implementations and cross-functional programs end to end—from defining business requirements and guiding development through…” · “Entrepreneurial spirit and a self-starter mindset, with the ability to think critically and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Leadership and mentoring Core
  In the posting: “Work with leadership to initiate, prioritize, and approve projects, and manage long-term program schedules through to adoption.” · “Team Leadership and Partnership” · “Manage, coach, and develop a growing planning team through hiring, feedback, and clear team objectives.”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Associate Director, Merchandise Planning” · “Brilliant Earth is searching for an Associate Director, Merchandise Planning to lead our Inventory Planning function and the team behind it.” · “Reporting to the Senior Director of Merchandising, you'll own forecasting, open-to-buy, and inventory strategy across every category and function, as well as…”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “Reporting to the Senior Director of Merchandising, you'll own forecasting, open-to-buy, and inventory strategy across every category and function, as well as…” · “Own sales and inventory forecasts across all categories and functions, and hold the team accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and achievement of invento…” · “Lead inventory planning for new showroom launches and growth initiatives, directing the scenario modeling and statistical analysis that pressure-test those p…”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “Own sales and inventory forecasts across all categories and functions, and hold the team accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and achievement of invento…” · “Set inventory strategy for fine jewelry assortments, including diamond, gemstone, and precious metal commodities, establishing the parameters (weeks of suppl…” · “We believe in creating jewelry you can feel good about wearing, without ever compromising between quality and conscience.”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “Own and continue to evolve the OTB alignment and consensus process, translating financial plans into actionable buying strategies with Merchandising and Fina…” · “Raise planning fluency across the organization by mentoring cross-functional Merchandising partners on forecasting and inventory principles, and by represent…” · “Expert written and verbal communication, with clear, direct, concise presentations to broader teams and executive leadership.”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Adaptability and learning Core
  In the posting: “Adapt planning tools and models to integrate cleanly with our evolving enterprise systems and reporting, identifying gaps, developing workarounds, and replac…” · “Entrepreneurial spirit and a self-starter mindset, with the ability to think critically and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
• Communication Supporting
  In the posting: “Expert written and verbal communication, with clear, direct, concise presentations to broader teams and executive leadership.”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Customer focus Supporting
  In the posting: “Set inventory strategy for fine jewelry assortments, including diamond, gemstone, and precious metal commodities, establishing the parameters (weeks of suppl…”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.

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