This well-known home brand is seeking an Inventory Planner to support their Baby, Child & Teen category. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional Team Members, including Merchandising, Supply Chain and Finance, to develop and execute strategic inventory plans that align with our business goals. The ideal candidate will be an expert in demand forecasting, inventory management and data analysis.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify opportunities and risks by department, subclass and SKU
Forecast sales and inventory to develop strategies that maximize opportunities and mitigate risk
Lead the reconciliation of top-down to bottom-up financial plans
Create and present department-level plans for the category
Suggest strategies to drive sales on essential items
Collaborate with Merchandising to support product strategies and vision
Develop and build collection and SKU-level sales plans with supporting investment quantities and accurate flow forecasts
OUR REQUIREMENTS
3+ years of experience in inventory planning. Supervisory and multi-channel planning experience preferred
Strong analytical skills with a talent for interpreting meaningful trends from quantitative and qualitative data
Maintain and build effective relationships with cross-functional team
Strong problem solving, organizational and critical thinking skills, with a focus on driving positive results to the bottom line
Solid grasp of retail math and inventory planning concepts
Advanced knowledge of Excel