Inventory Planner, Outdoor

Summary The Inventory Planner for Outdoor is responsible for developing and managing assortment and inventory plans to achieve divisional financial goals. The role includes demand forecasting, pre-season plan development, open-to-buy activities, and presenting buying strategies to senior leadership. The planner will collaborate with Merchandising, manage the on-order pipeline, and focus on maximizing in-stocks and bottom-line revenue. Responsibilities Develop department and SKU-level sales plans with 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, calculate receipt needs, and present buying strategies to senior leadership. Manage the on-order pipeline and negotiate flow requirements with vendors. Focus on top volume collections/SKUs to maximize in-stocks, revenue and customer promise. Manage and develop team members through mentoring and onboarding responsibilities. Requirements 3-5 years of experience, preferably in inventory management. 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Multi-channel (direct-to-consumer and brick-and-mortar) planning experience a plus. Strong analytical skills and solid grasp of retail math and inventory planning concepts. Advanced knowledge of Excel and ability to learn new systems quickly. Strong organizational, time management, problem solving and cross-functional collaboration skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brobston Group LLC