Planning Manager – Inventory & Supply Chain | Hybrid (3 Days On-Site) | Guadalajara | Indefinite Assignment Please scroll to the bottom of this posting to review an important Candidate Safety & Fraud Awareness Disclaimer from TCWGlobal.
Are you a strategic inventory planning professional who thrives on balancing data, forecasting, and supply chain execution?
We're seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead end-to-end inventory planning and supply chain operations for a fast-growing global consumer brand.
In this highly visible role, you'll influence inventory strategy, optimize product availability, and partner cross-functionally to maximize sales, profitability, and operational efficiency across wholesale, ecommerce, and direct-to-consumer channels.
If you enjoy transforming data into business decisions, building inventory strategies, and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Develop seasonal sales, inventory, and margin plans that align with business objectives and financial targets.
Lead Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning and monthly inventory budgeting to optimize inventory investment.
Establish replenishment strategies, reorder points, and inventory policies to maximize product availability while minimizing excess inventory.
Analyze inventory performance through key metrics including sell-through, stock turns, weeks of supply, forecast accuracy, and stockout risk.
Manage purchase order planning based on demand forecasts while balancing purchasing efficiencies with inventory risk.
Partner with purchasing and logistics teams to monitor inbound shipments and maintain accurate delivery timelines within ERP systems.
Oversee strategic inventory allocation across ecommerce, wholesale, and retail channels to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction.
Identify inventory imbalances and execute reallocation strategies to improve full-price sell-through.
Lead inventory control activities including audits,



reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution to maintain data integrity.
Develop end-of-life inventory strategies including markdowns, promotions, and liquidation initiatives.
Deliver accurate inventory reporting and actionable insights to support executive decision-making.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
~4–7+ years of experience in inventory planning, demand planning, merchandise planning, or supply chain planning.
~ Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills with the ability to analyze large data sets and drive business decisions.
~ Experience working with ERP or inventory management platforms such as NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Shopify, Cin7, or similar systems.
~ Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies, inventory optimization, replenishment planning, and financial inventory management.
~ Experience managing Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning and inventory budgets.
~ Ability to collaborate effectively with purchasing, merchandising, logistics, and operations teams.
~ Professional proficiency in English is required.
Inventory & Demand Planning Inventory Optimization Supply Chain Planning ERP Systems Data Analytics & Reporting Forecast Accuracy & KPI Analysis Strong business acumen and data-driven decision-making skills.
Passion for improving processes, driving efficiency, and delivering measurable business results.
Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days per week on-site Assignment Type: Indefinite Contract Join a collaborative general team where your planning expertise will directly influence inventory performance, customer experience, and business growth.
If you're passionate about supply chain strategy and inventory optimization, we encourage you to apply today.
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📌 Planning Manager (Temporary) (Guadalajara)
🏢 TCWGlobal
📍 Guadalajara