Overview

Senior Manager, Inventory Planning – New York, 10019, United States of America

Famehouse, a division of UMG, is the preeminent leader in D2C solutions in music, defining & delivering the industry’s best-in-class service to connect artists with their fans. Established & headquartered in Philly, Famehouse powers D2C for UMG’s labels, artists, and Bravado, along with a select roster of 3rd party clients. Our success & culture is fueled by collaboration—both within FH and with our partners. We are passionate about the impact of D2C & merchandise for artists, providing a full-service solution to grow an artist’s owned business including strategy, creative, storefront merchandising, fulfillment, customer service, technology, and more.

How we LEAD:

We are currently seeking a results-driven inventory planning leader with proven expertise in managing multi-artist, multi-store portfolios within a dynamic eCommerce and entertainment environment. Skilled at aligning inventory strategies with sales trends, lifecycle planning, and artist campaigns to drive revenue growth while minimizing obsolescence. Adept at cross-functional leadership, financial planning, and stakeholder communication.

How you’ll CREATE:

  • Lead inventory strategy across global roster of artist stores, balancing on-hand quantities with demand forecasts, sell-through trends, and seasonal/artist life-cycle considerations.
  • Develop sales and inventory projections for core programs, levering historical performance, forecasted growth, and market dynamics to inform buy strategies.
  • Partner with Finance and Production to align buys with financial targets and operational capacity, securing approvals and managing end-to-end execution.
  • Recommend optimal inventory models (on-hand vs pre-order) by analysing SKU-level performance, sales velocity, and margin contribution.
  • Direct lifecycle management, including promotional positioning, replenishment, and product discontinuation decisions.
  • Oversee identification and resolution of excess or obsolete inventory; create strategies for reallocation.
  • Provide visibility to stakeholders on incoming buys and delivery timelines.
  • Drive reporting enhancements and KPI tracking across multiple systems to support strategic decision-making.

Bring your VIBE:

  • Inventory Planning & Forecasting
  • Demand & Supply Analysis
  • E-commerce Strategy
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Financial & Margin Planning
  • Data Analysis (Excel, BI Tools)
  • Vendor & Production Management
  • Obsolescence & Lifecycle Planning
  • 5+ years in inventory planning, buying, and forecasting, with increasing leadership responsibility.
  • Deep experience in eCommerce, entertainment, and music-driven consumer products.
  • Skilled in synthesizing data across multiple platforms into actionable inventory strategies.
  • Bachelor’s degree

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