Assortment, Allocation and Space Planning Director

Ref #:

W172518

Department:

Information Technology

City:

Nutley

State/Province:

New Jersey

Location:

United States

Workspace Description

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $0 - $0 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

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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.

Position Overview

We are looking for a seasoned IT leader to oversee the implementation and support of our Assortment Planning (AP), Retail Allocation and Space Planning capabilities in the new system. This role will play a critical part in driving how we support the planning, allocation, and optimize product assortments across our business.

The ideal candidate will have approximately 15 years of relevant experience and a strong background in implementing Assortment Planning or Allocation systems such as o9, Impact Analytics, Blue Yonder (JDA), Logility, Oracle, or similar platforms.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead the technology implementation of the Allocation, AP, and Space Planning processes and tools partnering with the business leads and vendors
Drive the full lifecycle implementation of new planning systems — from requirements through rollout and user adoption.
Work closely with cross-functional teams in Merchandising, Planning, Allocations and Store Operations to align tools and processes to business needs.
Partner with technology vendors and consulting partners to ensure successful delivery.
Identify opportunities to streamline planning workflows and improve inventory productivity.
Build and lead a high-performing team; develop talent and champion change.
Serve as the go-to subject matter expert for planning capabilities and best practices.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Years of experience in Allocation, Assortment Planning, Merchandise Financial Planning, or Space Planning within retail or wholesale.
Hands-on experience implementing or upgrading Assortment Planning or MFP systems (o9, Impact Analytics, Blue Yonder/JDA, Logility, Oracle, etc.).
Deep understanding of retail planning processes, inventory management, and in-store execution.
Strong project leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to drive change and deliver measurable business results.

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.

Ralph Lauren

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Assortment, Allocation and Space Planning Director

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