Retail Planner

Pair of Thieves is a fast-growing consumer products company focused on creating thoughtfully designed basics that make everyday life a little better. We partner with some of the largest retailers in the world, including Target and Walmart, and are committed to building products consumers love while delivering exceptional business results for our retail partners. We are looking for a highly analytical, detail-oriented Retail Planner to support inventory management, forecasting, replenishment planning, and business analysis across key retail accounts. This role is critical to ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time while maximizing sales, inventory productivity, and profitability. Position Summary The Retail Planner is responsible for managing inventory flow, forecasting demand, identifying risks and opportunities, and partnering cross-functionally to support account performance. This individual will serve as a key link between Sales, Demand Planning, Operations, Finance, and our retail partners to ensure healthy inventory levels and strong in-stock performance. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. Key Responsibilities Inventory & Replenishment Planning Monitor inventory levels, weeks of supply, in-stock performance, and replenishment trends across assigned accounts. Identify inventory risks, shortages, overstocks, and service concerns before they impact sales. Develop recommendations to optimize inventory investments and improve inventory turns. Partner with retailers and internal teams to maintain healthy inventory flow. Forecasting & Demand Analysis Build and maintain weekly and monthly demand forecasts. Analyze POS, inventory, shipment, and replenishment data to identify trends and forecast future demand. Support seasonal planning, promotional forecasting, and new item launches. Monitor forecast accuracy and recommend adjustments based on business performance. Business Planning & Reporting Create recurring business reports and dashboards highlighting sales, inventory, and forecast performance. Analyze category, item, and account performance to identify opportunities for growth. Track promotional effectiveness and inventory impact. Support annual operating plans and long-range forecasting initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Sales, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Finance teams. Communicate inventory risks and opportunities clearly and proactively. Participate in weekly business reviews and inventory planning meetings. Support retailer meetings with data-driven insights and recommendations. Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reporting, and inventory visibility. Help develop tools and reporting that improve decision-making and forecasting accuracy. Contribute to operational excellence initiatives across the organization. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, Mathematics, or related field. 3–5+ years of planning, forecasting, inventory management, demand planning, or retail analysis experience. Strong proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and advanced formulas. Experience analyzing large datasets and translating findings into actionable recommendations. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Experience supporting Target, Walmart, Costco, Amazon, or other major retail accounts. Experience with retail replenishment systems and retailer portals. Knowledge of forecasting and inventory planning methodologies. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar reporting tools. Consumer goods, apparel, or retail industry experience. What Success Looks Like Strong in-stock performance across key accounts. Improved forecast accuracy and inventory productivity. Early identification and resolution of inventory risks. Actionable reporting that drives business decisions. Trusted partnership with Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance teams. Consistent support of revenue growth while minimizing inventory exposure. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pair of Thieves