Manager, Inventory & Planning

Job Title: Manager, Inventory & Planning

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Hybrid NY Office

Compensation: $50-$60K

• 401k with

Match + 3 weeks PTO + Medical, Dental, + Vision Benefits!

The Araca Group is a leading, global entertainment & merchandising company that has been prospering for almost 25 years thanks to our innovative and collaborative team members.

Araca’s employees act as brand ambassadors through creating live event and ecommerce merchandise experiences for some of the world’s top entertainment properties including Sesame Street Live!GhostbustersWickedCobra KaiHadestown, The Book of Mormon, JeopardyBeetlejuice the Musical Bluey’s Big Play and many more.

We are in search of a Manager in Inventory & Planning to join our Inventory & Planning team.

A day in the life of Inventory & Planning Manager:

• Manages inventories for multiple, world-wide retail operations
• Analyzes sales data to dictate inventory needs daily/weekly
• Tracks and communicates weekly dispatches globally
• Prepares projections for all re-orders and initial product lines for new accounts
• Works in conjunction with multiple departments on product ideas
• Strategizes with various departments on ways to maximize merchandise sales and manage costs
• Processes all purchase orders for accounts assigned
• Reconciles vendor invoices for payment by the finance team
• Maintaining pricing structure, ensuring margins are maintained
• Maintaining all stock details correctly in our inventory management system
• Conducting and reconciling global quarterly inventories for monthly, quarterly, and yearly audits
• Oversees the receipt/dispatch/delivery of stock from our Corporate Office with the help of our Associate Inventory Planners

This Role Is Perfect If You

• Love collaborating with others and being on a team
• Think analytically and love Excel
• Are energized by organizing
• Adjust to change easily and positively
• Love live events/entertainment
• Have purchased merchandise before

Requirements

• 1-3 years of entertainment or retail industry experience
• 3+ years of inventory management or purchasing experience
• Any knowledge of NetSuite or ERP software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and creative environment
• Ability to handle shifting priorities

Missing some of these requirements, but know that you’re the right fit? We encourage you to apply and tell us why.

The Araca Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

About Us

Founded in 1997, The Araca Group is a vertically integrated theatrical producing and merchandising company, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Sydney.

Araca works closely with both new and established partners to activate fan engagement through merchandise experiences. Each activation is carefully tailored to support the brand’s marketing strategy, generate revenue, and enhance the overall entertainment event. Our mission is to excite and engage our partners’ audiences by delivering the highest quality products through innovative and strategic distribution channels.

Some of our clients include: WickedThe Book of MormonHadestownCobra KaiOutlander, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, F1 The Exhibition, Lionsgate, and Jeopardy. For more information go to www.araca.com.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k) Matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule

• Monday to Friday 9:30-6:30PM EST

Experience

• Inventory Optimization & Planning Occupations: 1 year
• Inventory control: 1 year
• Inventory management: 2 years
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years

Work Location:

Hybrid – 3 days in-office