Sr. Inventory Planner

Responsibilities

• Makes decisions for all day-to-day activities including purchasing quantity decisions, distributions and allocations, inbound warehouse appointments, demand forecasting, replenishment, and reporting and analysis
• Oversee department sales, profit, and inventory forecasting in collaboration with purchasing and logistics
• Review regular projections/analysis with team for consistency, strategic alignment and thought process
• Advises on optimal pricing decisions to support purchasing, distribution and selling strategies
• Manages inventory at a more specific and tactical level for certain departments as needed
• Executes the allocation of products to stores to maximize sales and profit
• Manages and maintains department financial forecasts in conjunction with the open to buy
• Conducts ad hoc analysis to understand business opportunities and develop plans to address
• Analyzes and identifies opportunities to improve forecasting, purchasing and allocation methods
• Constantly re-adjust key parameters that drive replenishment to improve inventory position and flow
• Partners with planning, purchasing, and IT to develop and enhance tools and processes
• Responds to store comments and questions and uses feedback constructively to improve practices
• Develops annual inventory plans from department to warehouse to store levels by closely working with business leaders/cross-functional partners in accordance to financial objectives
• Fosters a cohesive team environment with immediate team and cross-functional partners alike
• Manages an Assistant Planner, providing guidance, objectives, and support as needed
• Presents analytics and reports to various stakeholders to identify and capture business opportunities
• Be a strong partner to Store Operators, Sales & Merchandising, Suppliers and Distribution Centers; communicate clearly and effectively to inform various stakeholders of status and future changes

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in areas including but not limited to the following: Merchandise Planning, Demand Forecasting, Inventory Allocation, Financial Planning, Data Analytics
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail – able to analyze and identify insights from large amounts of data
• Creative and strategic thinker that is always pushing status quo in an effort to improve
• Excellent logical thinking and problem-solving skills; can easily diagnose and solve an ambiguous situation or problem
• Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad, diverse group of business partners
• Strong understanding of general business financial metrics as well as retail specific metrics and math (e.g., discounts, margin)
• Strong communication skills, customer service, organization and attention to detail
• Expert knowledge and use of Excel and BI platforms; proficient in other MS Office applications and AS400
• Possesses the “roll-up-your sleeves” attitude and strong personal ownership of work needed to be successful in a flat, entrepreneurial organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

Skills

• Excel
• BI Platforms
• AS400

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 Annually
• Annual Bonus Program
• Equity
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental, Vision & More!

Pay

About You Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in areas including but not limited to the following: Merchandise Planning, Demand Forecasting, Inventory Allocation, Financial Planning, Data AnalyticsStrong analytical skills with attention to detail – able to analyze and identify insights from large amounts of dataCreative and strategic thinker that is always pushing status quo in an effort to improveExcellent logical thinking and problem-solving skills; can easily diagnose and solve an ambiguous situation or problemAble to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad, diverse group of business partnersStrong understanding of general business financial metrics as well as retail specific metrics and math (e.g., discounts, margin)Strong communication skills, customer service, organization and attention to detailExpert knowledge and use of Excel and BI platforms; proficient in other MS Office applications and AS400Possesses the “roll-up-your sleeves” attitude and strong personal ownership of work needed to be successful in a flat, entrepreneurial organizationAble to write and present information effectivelyBachelor’s Degree To learn about how we collect, use and secure your personal information. Click here to see our privacy policy.