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// DOC v7.2.6 · UPDATED 13.05.26
INV_004 // Capability module \\ active

Inventory
management.

Every SKU accounted for, every reorder timed, every markdown intentional. We architect the SKU plan, run the OTB, allocate across channels, and exit cleanly — so the season closes without dead stock and the next one starts lighter.

OWNERNDA Operations / INV cell
LEAD TIMERolling 4 weeks
BILLINGRetainer flat
MIN COMMIT2 quarters
// INV_004.01

Deliverables.

// what comes out of the cell
D_01 SKU architecture & taxonomy Hierarchical SKU plan, attribute tagging, ATS/OTB structure. PIM-aligned. Wk 00 – 04 Live
D_02 Open-to-buy planning Pre-season + in-season OTB. Markdown reserve baked in. Channel split by tier. Pre-season Live
D_03 Replenishment & ATS Trigger-based reorder, lead-time aware. ATS exposed cleanly to wholesale + DTC. Ongoing Live
D_04 Markdown & exit strategy Tier-based timing, channel-split discounting, liquidation gates. Margin protected. End-of-season Live
D_05 Cycle counts + variance audits Rolling cycle counts, full annual. Shrink loop with 3PL closed weekly. Quarterly Live
D_06 Cross-channel allocation DTC vs wholesale vs key-account. Tied to forecast, tightened weekly. Weekly Live
// INV_004.02

Workflow.

// inputs → outputs · 7 phases
01 · ARCHITECT SKU plan Pre-season 02 · PLAN OTB build Wk 0 – 4 03 · LOAD Receive + truth At-recv 04 · REPLEN Trigger reorder Ongoing 05 · ALLOCATE Channel split Weekly 06 · MARKDOWN Tier discount EOS 07 · CLOSE Reconcile Quarterly
// INV_004.03

Inputs & tooling.

// what we run the cell on
// PLANNING

OTB engine

Pre-season targets, in-season revisions, markdown reserve modeling.

AnaplanExcel pipes
// WMS

Truth layer

Inventory truth across DCs, 3PLs and brand-owned channels.

Cin7Brightpearl
// POS

Sell-through

Real-time read across retail + DTC. Drives reorder triggers.

ShopifyLightspeed
// ANALYTICS

Read-out

Daily sell-through, weekly ATS, monthly margin dashboards.

LookerChartHop
// INV_004.04

Active engagements.

// brands currently running through INV
ENG_01 · Cannabis TechSS25

SKU consolidation

1,840 SKUs → 920 active. Sell-through up 14 pts. Carry cost halved.

SKUs 920ST +14ptCarry −47%
ENG_02 · Prop BioFW25

Drop replen

Monthly micro-drops, 14-day replen cadence. Stock-outs reduced 78%.

Drops 12Stockout −78%Var 0.2%
ENG_03 · VelvetierSS25

Launch SKU plan

Cold-start brand. SKU plan + OTB pre-season-1. Clean inventory at season close.

SKUs 284ST 94%MD% 9.1%
// INV_004.05

Other modules.

// pair with inventory for full stack
MFG_001ACTIVE

Manufacturing coordination

→
LOG_002ACTIVE

Logistics & fulfillment

→
SLS_003ACTIVE

Sales execution

→
LIC_005ACTIVE

Licensing operations

→
TLT_006ACTIVE

Talent representation

→

Tighten your inventory
through the cell.

No idle units, no missed asks, no surprise markdowns. The plan, the load, the audit — all on one dashboard.

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