Inventory Planner

Summary The Inventory Planner drives sales and margin results by developing and managing assortment and inventory plans at the department level. This role creates pre-season plans, manages open-to-buy activities, forecasts demand and receipts, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory investments and achieve financial goals. Responsibilities Develop department and sku level sales plans with supporting investment quantities and flow forecasts Analyze historical data and current trends to identify opportunities and risks by department, subclass, collection and sku Manage open-to-buy activities and reconcile top down to bottom up financial plans Forecast sales and inventory and calculate receipt needs based on inventory and rate of sale Present buying strategies and inventory investments to senior leadership and during monthly OTB meetings Manage on order pipeline and negotiate flow requirements with vendors Collaborate with Merchandising to support product strategies and vision Focus on top volume collections and skus to maximize in-stocks and revenue Manage and develop team members through mentoring and onboarding activities Requirements 3 years of experience preferably in inventory management 1 year of supervisory experience preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Multi-Channel planning experience a plus Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret trends from quantitative and qualitative data Solid grasp of retail math and inventory planning concepts Advanced knowledge of Excel with aptitude to learn new systems quickly Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills focused on driving results Excellent organizational and time management skills #J-18808-Ljbffr