REPLENISHMENT PLANNER

About the role

Responsible for replenishment of planogram merchandise, the replenishment process, and quantity allocation from forecast to PO for assigned businesses. The Replenishment Planner analyzes and adjusts system forecasts based on daily review of product movement including seasonality, industry and market trends, and probability of anticipated sales. This position is hybrid reporting into the support center at Legacy West in Plano, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting (50%) – Create and manage replenishment forecasts through PO creation using JDA systems and tools; recognize and reconcile forecast exceptions; track actuals against forecast; manage new and conversion store forecasts; follow up on POs from vendor through DC and to store; align item plans with financial targets for AOR and drive to OTB metrics.
• Partnerships (25%) – Work with Buyer/SBU on strategies to drive the business; collaborate strategically with suppliers, supply chain, and store partners to translate vendor commitments, supply chain capacity, store stock levels, and marketing into plans that achieve sales, GM, and unit turnover expectations.
• Analytics & Process Improvement (25%) – Generate and analyze forecast performance reports; determine causal factors impacting forecasts (e.g., weather, moving seasons); manage new, increased footprint, decreased footprint, and end-of-life forecasts; maintain key metrics against goals for forecast accuracy and inventory optimization.

Requirements

• College degree (BA or BS) or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of planning experience at a retail or wholesale company (merchandise planning and allocation, demand planning, production planning).
• 2–3 years planning and executing projects involving multiple groups across an organization.
• Experience with retail buying or logistics preferred.
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
• JDA experience is a plus.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to influence and shape future business decisions.
• Highly analytical with a sense of business curiosity.

Competencies/Attributes

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to plan, forecast, and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Exceptional math ability.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, database, and word processing software (Microsoft Office).

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Hybrid schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at the Sally Beauty Support Center, Legacy West (Plano, TX); remote Thursday and Friday. The typical work environment is sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving to store locations. Standard office safety precautions apply.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Access to an in-house salon with complimentary services and food options at the corporate campus.
• Discounts at onsite Sally Beauty and CosmoProf Professional stores.