Open – to – Buy Planning Online Training

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

(6:00 PM – 8:00 PM London (UK), 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM Dubai)

WHAT IS OTB? – Advanced Inventory Planning Skills

  Inventory purchase budget based on sales plan (Target)

 Usually done at the category level, if necessary, you can drill down to sub-levels even down to SKU level

OTB Formula:

• • Start with Desired End of Month (EOM) inventory
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  • Sales and Markdowns
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  • Beginning of the Month (BOM) Inventory and On Order and Receipts
  • =
  • Open To Buy

Example:

 

The component that makes the open to buy calculations difficult is the fact that the end of month and markdown values are based on forecast. A good forecast requires excellent knowledge of the customer, market, store, competition and of course the product.

Benefits of Open – To – Buy:

• •   Estimate in advance capital required for inventory

• •   Ensure right inventory levels for planned sales

• •   Control merchandise commitments

• •   Establish objectives so that actuals can be compared with

•           Provide opportunity for more profit

This webinar will show you the best ways to achieve proper inventory planning.

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Open – to – Buy Planning Webinar

Advanced Retail Inventory Planning Skills

Wednesday – August 21, 2019

1:00PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

(6:00 PM – 8:00 PM London (UK), 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM Dubai)

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