Planning Specialist

Location 5650 Main Street,Manchester, VT, 05255,United States Base Pay $37,000.00 / Year Job Category Hybrid, Inventory Management Employee Type FT Exempt Do you have a love of organization and inventory, the ability to prioritize tasks and a knowledge of spreadsheets? Our Planning Specialist role within our Inventory Management team will support the Lead Analyst and/or the Planning Supervisor. The role is responsible for purchasing and managing inventory for multiple business channels to meet strategic goals and objectives. Candidates who are residents of VT are eligible to enjoy a hybrid work arrangement, working onsite from our office in Manchester Center, Vermont, and at home. This hybrid position requires in-person work three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) at 5650 Main Street, Manchester Center, Vermont. All candidates must be within a commutable distance to, and available to work from, our office in Manchester Center. Key Responsibilities Determine how to successfully manage inventory and departmental planning parameters to develop buy plans, place orders, and evaluate inventory position Develop strong partnerships with vendors to meet all business needs Maintain purchase orders and inventory information and reports to ensure timely delivery of merchandise Partner with the product team on product issues, history, size assortment, placement of product, and vendor concerns What you bring High school education is required Inventory planning, purchasing, or related experience preferred Basic knowledge of spreadsheeting, and Microsoft Suite Positive, team-oriented attitude Ability to prioritize work Flexible and able to make decisions quickly What we offer A team-oriented culture filled with truly “good” people We have flexible working hours and work from home days to accommodate your personal life An onsite wellness center including free wellness, acute care visits and programs with Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner Onsite fitness facilities We offer a generous employee discount We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefit, dental, vision, an ICHRA employer contribution for medical insurance, contributions to the cost of childcare, employer paid life, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness, auto insurance, home insurance, recreational toys insurance Potential for quarterly bonus Numerous philanthropic programs including paid volunteer hours and matching charitable contributions #J-18808-Ljbffr