Planner/Fashion

We're Hiring: Children's Wear Inventory Coordinator/Strong Numbers Person with interest in Fashion5 days in person. Howell, New Jersey0-5 years' work experienceMust have car to travel to Retail Stores in NJ and NY. Once a week.Are you passionate about retail operations and have a sharp eye for inventory management and numbers? We're looking for a Children's Wear Inventory Coordinator/Manager to join our dynamic retail team and help ensure our stores are always stocked with the style's families love.Must have strong Excel (Pivot Tables and VLook ups)Key Responsibilities: Oversee inventory planning, allocation, and replenishment across retail locations. Monitor stock levels to ensure optimal product availability. Analyze sales trends and seasonal demand for children's apparel. Coordinate with buying and merchandising teams. Minimize stock loss and manage inventory accuracy. Lead inventory audits and reporting processPlace purchase orders with factories based on current inventory levels and projected SalesBreak down purchase order quantities and allocate the correct amounts to each storeTrack all open purchase orders by category, quantity, and total costMonitor production and delivery timelines to ensure on-time completion of purchase ordersUpload and receive inventory accurately for all 9 locations based on vendor packing ListsReconcile received inventory against packing lists and purchase ordersTroubleshoot and adjust inventory discrepancies when neededReview weekly sell-through performance and replenish storesMaintain accurate inventory records across systems and locationsCommunicate with vendors, warehouses, and internal teams regarding inventoryQualificationsStrong understanding of inventory managementComfortable working with numbers and basic data analysisProficient in Excel, including formulas and data organization (Pivot Tables and VLook ups)Previous experience in retail, fashion, or inventory planning is a mustThis role is in Howell NJ with travel to our four retail locationsLakewoodBrooklynMonroe NYWho You Are: Extremely numbers-driven and analytical. Comfortable working with large data exports and SKU-level detail. Strong understanding of retail inventory flow and replenishment. Proactive, organized, and detail oriented.Able to travel periodically to all four store locationsWhat This Role Is NOT: Not a Buyer (you are not sourcing brands) Not a Merchandiser (you are not styling or visually arranging collections). This is a data, forecasting, and inventory optimization role focused on ensuring the right product, in the right size, is in the right store — at the right time. If you thrive in analytics and love seeing your numbers translate directly into retail success, we'd love to meet with you.