Inventory Planner

At Standard Textile, we’re dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we’ve remained committed to creating better textiles—delivered seamlessly by experts who care. The Inventory Planner oversees inventory planning and optimization to ensure product availability, efficient inventory investment, and high service levels. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to manage inventory risks, improve distribution performance, support forecasting activities, and drive process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Include: Manage inventory levels across distribution centers to maintain optimal product availability while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory. Monitor and reduce backorder risk through proactive inventory planning, replenishment management, and cross-functional collaboration. Analyze inventory imbalances and execute inventory transfers and rebalancing strategies to improve product availability and service levels. Monitor distribution center capacity utilization and recommend actions to maintain efficient use of storage space while supporting operational requirements. Review inventory positioning across the distribution network and identify opportunities to improve order fulfillment performance and reduce Wrong DC shipments. Maintain and update planning parameters, master data, and inventory-related system information to ensure planning accuracy. Manage inventory planning and replenishment activities for consignment accounts. Develop inventory risk mitigation plans related to backorders, capacity constraints, inventory shortages, and slow-moving inventory. Create and distribute inventory performance reports, KPI scorecards, and planning analyses that support business decision-making. Partner with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to resolve inventory issues and improve planning effectiveness. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, service improvement, and process efficiency. Prepare reports in monthly business reviews and planning meetings to provide inventory insights, performance updates, and recommendations. Participate in special projects and strategic supply chain initiatives as assigned. Provide cross-functional backup support for team members, especially Salesforce-related processes and activities. Qualifications Include: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (2-5 years' experience) Proficiency in spreadsheets (min. intermediate-level Microsoft Excel skills) Experience in inventory planning, supply chain planning, demand planning, replenishment, inventory control, or related analytical roles. Strong understanding of inventory management principles, including inventory balancing, replenishment planning, safety stock, inventory turns, and capacity management. Experience working with inventory management, or planning systems; Oracle Fusion and Salesforce experience preferred. Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify inventory risks, evaluate data, and develop actionable recommendations. Demonstrated ability to manage key performance metrics such as backorder reduction, inventory utilization, order fulfillment performance, and inventory positioning. Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining accurate planning data, inventory records, and reporting. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build effective partnerships across Operations, Customer Service, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, adapt to changing business conditions, and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment. Ownership mentality with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, resolving issues, and driving results. Continuous improvement mindset focused on improving inventory performance, reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and enhancing customer service levels. Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross‑functional initiatives without direct authority. Strong business acumen with an understanding of the relationship between inventory investment, working capital, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Why Work at Standard Textile: Competitive pay with Career Growth Opportunities Full benefits — medical, dental, vision Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave 401k plan with company match "Dress for Your Day" (business casual) Dress Code Discount on Standard Textile Products Hybrid working environment, both onsite and remote The hybrid schedule for this role includes in‑office work on Tuesdays - Thursdays, and additional onsite days may be required during the training period. Associates are expected to be in the office during this time. PM21 Proudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the sixth year running, an honor awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, celebrating the exceptional achievements of American private companies and their management teams. Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Join us! We’re passionate about creating innovative textiles and services that provide people around the world a healthier, more gratifying, and more inspiring life. Founded in 1940, Standard Textile has developed a culture of innovation, quality, and service. With more than 150 patents, our products are engineered to deliver durability, longevity, and value. A vertically integrated company, we're the leading global provider of total solutions in the institutional textiles and apparel markets. Leveraging textile design, manufacturing, and laundry expertise, and our global infrastructure, we serve customers in the healthcare, hospitality, interiors, workwear, and consumer markets worldwide. We have been inspiring care, comfort, and change in our communities for more than 85 years. While our business is creating innovative textiles, it’s our purpose that guides the solutions we offer and drives how we treat our customers, our associates, and the impact we make in our communities. We hold ourselves to a higher standard. A higher standard for why we exist, for how we create, and for what's next. Standard Textile has been selected as US Best Managed Company for a fourth consecutive year! Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. Standard Textile supports a Drug‑Free Workplace. Any offer of employment for this position will be contingent upon the candidate passing a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug screen* and satisfactory background investigation. *Candidates selected for employment in Ohio will also be subject to a nicotine screening included in pre‑hire requirements. In order to pass the nicotine screening, you must be completely free of the use of any nicotine containing products. 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