Analyst Inventory Planning

About the role

The Inventory Analyst supports the Baseball and Softball categories at Crecera Brands, a leading retailer of outdoor gear, sporting goods, fishing and golf supplies. Reporting directly to the Lead Merchant, this position is responsible for developing and managing product forecasts and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall forecasting and planning activities for the assigned categories.
• Work with the Merchandising team to create new and repeat product forecasts for catalog and eCommerce channels.
• Manage demand and inventory planning from initial launch through the entire product lifecycle.
• Perform regular analysis on actual sales vs forecasted demand to ensure constant improvement in all aspects of the forecasting and inventory planning processes.
• Issue purchase order flow that operates within department limits.
• Establish a professional working relationship with vendors/suppliers with clear expectations and frequent follow-up.
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators and goals are being met (forecast accuracy, inventory turns, fill rate, aged inventory level, seasonal carry-over, open-to-buy).
• Utilize Hot Lists and other business intelligence tools to optimize service levels and inventory position.
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve the demand planning process, dissect forecast errors and rectify as needed to meet established forecasting accuracy goals.
• Perform ERP system maintenance (updating ship/expected dates, discontinued codes, inventory disposition, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Business, Operations Management or Supply Chain Management or equivalent education and experience.
• Two or more years’ experience in forecasting and demand planning.
• Excellent written communication skills with ability to write in a clear and concise business manner.
• Ability to speak in front of various sized groups and levels within the company to present ideas and explain data.
• Solid business and financial acumen and strong analytical background.
• Enthusiastic, self-driven with positive, proactive attitude.
• Critical thinking skills to analyze data, make decisions and develop action plans.
• High ethical standards.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Team oriented and experience working in cross functional teams.
• Ability to develop strong relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate and influence others.
• Experience using information systems associated with forecasting and demand planning.
• Experience using Business Intelligence (BI) tools, such as Tableau, to analyze data.
• Significant experience using Microsoft Excel; proficiency with functions such as filters, sorting, formulas, pivot tables, vlookup, etc.

Qualifications

• Must possess critical thinking skills to analyze data, make decisions and develop action plans.
• Must have solid business and financial acumen and strong analytical background.
• Must be enthusiastic, self-driven with positive, proactive attitude.
• Must have high ethical standards.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must be team-oriented and experienced working in cross-functional teams.
• Must have the ability to develop strong relationships internally and externally.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to collaborate and influence others.
• Must have experience using information systems associated with forecasting and demand planning.
• Must have significant experience using Microsoft Excel; proficiency with functions such as filters, sorting, formulas, pivot tables, vlookup, etc.

Skills

• Forecasting and demand planning experience.
• Business and financial acumen.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Business Intelligence (BI) tool experience (Tableau).

Benefits

Competitive salary range: $62,147.00 to $85,357.00, based on experience, qualifications, and market data for similar roles in our industry and region.

Pay

$62,147.00 to $85,357.00, based on experience, qualifications, and market data for similar roles in our industry and region.

Schedule

N/A