Planning Manager
- Location
- Danbury, CT
- Listed
- Today
What We Provide
What gives us an edge over our competitors is our people. We work in a highly collaborative, creative environment that values each team member’s contributions to our mission. We empower our associates with extensive training, career growth opportunities, competitive salaries, bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, and 401k retirement savings plan.
We offer a generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time) with additional perks like some summer half days and a volunteer day. The company observes at least 8 federal holidays throughout the calendar year plus a floating holiday that associates can use at their discretion.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute merchandise and inventory plans that support sales, margin, inventory turn, and service-level objectives.
- Analyze demand trends, inventory performance, and business metrics to drive data-based planning decisions.
- Manage purchasing activities and inventory replenishment across stocked, special-order, and direct-ship product categories.
- Monitor product costs and pricing trends, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers, ensuring high levels of performance, quality, and delivery reliability.
- Track supplier performance through key metrics, scorecards, and regular business reviews.
- Partner with Product Development and Merchandising teams to support new product launches, product transitions, and assortment optimization initiatives.
- Collaborate with Finance and Operations on forecasting, inventory investment strategies, and cost-savings opportunities.
- Support large-scale residential and commercial design projects by ensuring product availability and timely fulfillment.
- Partner with Sales and Customer Experience teams to address inventory issues, improve order fulfillment timelines, and resolve customer escalations.
- Lead SKU rationalization, inventory reduction, and liquidation initiatives to improve inventory productivity.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance planning accuracy, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in inventory planning, merchandise planning, supply chain, purchasing, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience working with ERP, inventory management, or planning systems.
- Demonstrated success managing supplier relationships and cross-functional business initiatives.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and business results.
- Experience sourcing or managing suppliers across domestic and international markets preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
About Waterworks
When you see the world’s most inspiring homes and hotels, you invariably find Waterworks in the mix. For over 40 years, our designs have elevated the bath and kitchen experience, with exquisite fittings, fixtures, hardware and more. We strive to be participants in exceptional design moments not just through our products, but through how our company name shows up in the world at large.
Our Values
Be Authentic: Engage in real conversations. Communicate honestly with respect and professionalism.
Raise The Bar: Share ideas to uphold our standard of excellence. Never settle for less than the best.
Own It: Be responsible for your results. Empower yourself and others to step forward and lead.
Partner For Perfection: Collaborate with peers and teammates to deliver superior service to our clients.
Love What You Do & Do What You Love: Generate excitement and enthusiasm for our brand and company.
Waterworks is committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate's experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Waterworks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.
From Waterworks's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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