Inventory Planner

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented, dedicated, and driven Inventory Planner to join our fast-paced and passionate Allocation team. In this role, you will play a critical part in optimizing inventory, focusing on Store allocation, replenishment, and overall stock efficiency. You will report to the Director, DTC Planning & Allocation.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of omni-channel merchandise plans that deliver company sales, gross margin, and inventory productivity goals for specific categories/divisions.
• Support execution of omni-channel end-to-end planning & allocation process.
• Support reporting and analysis for seasonal hindsights and pre-season buy plans.
• Create and maintain weekly and ad-hoc reporting to analyze and react to store inventory needs.
• Allocate merchandise strategically and intelligently to maximize sales, considering store volume, store capacity, regional and geographical factors, and other unique selling characteristics specific to stores and store clusters (e.g., SKU plans, model targets, etc.).
• Recommend and execute weekly replenishment strategies to stores to achieve optimal inventory turns and sell-thrus.
• Understand store profiles/tiers and build assortment allocation strategies with merchandising.
• Work with retail store teams to review product requests and determine where replenishment opportunities exist.
• Support new store allocations to ensure accuracy and on-time arrival in store.
• Support manager with order placement into ERP systems (NetSuite).
• Monitor late product and communicate impact to floorset to Visual, Merchandising, and Store partners.

Requirements

• Experience and proficiency in Excel, specifically in an allocation capacity.
• Ideally 2-4 years’ experience in retail planning and allocation.
• Analytical and mathematical proficiency.
• Exhibit analytical thought and enjoy deep diving into data.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with a willingness to flex schedule based on needs of business.
• Experience within a multi-channel apparel and/or footwear brand a plus.
• Exhibit quick turnaround time on fast-paced business changes.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 USD, but we will consider location, skill level, and experience to determine the final offer.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(K) Plan with company match
• Incentives Program
• Commuter Options/Benefits
• Generous employee discount

About us

Founded in 2013 by Mike and Alex Faherty and Kerry Docherty, Faherty is a family-run lifestyle and apparel brand fueled by purpose and optimism. Our goal: to build a new American legacy by creating high-quality, sustainably minded, feel-good favorites that will bring you joy to wear. We feel a deep responsibility to do things differently: to promise comfort without compromising quality, to hold ourselves to a higher standard with a lower environmental impact, and to leave the world a better place than we found it.

We recognize the impact the fashion industry has on the world, and we’re dedicated to learning how to be better stewards of the planet. We believe the power of conversation and connection can make real change, and we’re committed to supporting people and organizations doing work that we believe in.

Our passionate leadership team comes from different backgrounds but shares a singular goal: to deliver on our promise of comfort and craftsmanship. We work side-by-side in a collaborative, energetic, and creative environment every day, like the family we are. We welcome everyone — and we mean everyone. We believe a diversity of viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds only serves to make our team stronger.

Employees should embody the five core values of the Faherty team:

• Always Innovate: constantly seeking creative ways to improve and drive forward.
• Bring Day One passion: energy, and grit to every challenge, iterating relentlessly to exceed expectations.
• Move forward as one: with a shared purpose, All Together, fostering inclusivity and collaboration across teams.
• Harness the Power of Positivity: even when things get tough, we lead with optimism and resilience in every interaction with our team, customers, and communities.
• Deliver with a Timeless focus: ensuring quality and long-term impact in all efforts.

Remain compassionate. Stay focused. Seek joy. Let’s make the world a better place!