Inventory Planner Lead, Rank + Rally

Job Summary

Levy founded Rank + Rally in 2017 and has been pushing the boundaries of the retail world ever since. Partnering with more than 30 North American sports and entertainment retail brands, Rank + Rally builds lasting and impactful retail experiences for expansion teams, league champions, new venues, and historic cultural cornerstones. With the ever-changing needs of the modern retail environment, Rank + Rally leverages technology and analytics expertise from Levy's DBK Studio and Compass Group's E15 to drive revenue, innovation, and guest experience.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and oversee seasonal merchandise buy budgets aligned with sales goals and brand objectives.
• Monitor and adjust open-to-buy (OTB) dollars to ensure optimal inventory levels throughout the season.
• Create and implement markdown strategies to facilitate effective inventory liquidation, minimizing excess stock while maximizing profitability.
• Collaborate with buying, merchandising, marketing, and venue operations teams to forecast demand, plan stock levels, and respond to sales trends and promotional activity.
• Identify and address potential inventory issues proactively to prevent overstocks or stockouts.
• Monitor and analyze inventory turnover, aging, and stock levels to ensure effective inventory flow and availability.
• Generate performance and inventory reports, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support end-of-season inventory reconciliation and year-end planning, including clearance strategies.
• Stay current on sports retail trends, fan engagement initiatives, and e-commerce best practices to optimize product assortment and presentation.

Qualifications :

Preferred Skills :

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group / Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass / Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.

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