Assistant Planner: Inventory & Forecasting

The IRONMAN Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The IRONMAN Group is seeking an Assistant Planner in Tampa, FL to support inventory management and planning for merchandise across events and eCommerce. This role emphasizes accuracy, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration to enable seamless merchandise execution.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, analytical, and proficient in Excel with experience in ERP/inventory systems. Join a culture that thrives on athlete-first experiences and BE ICONIC impact across our global events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field.
• 1-3 years of planning, allocation, inventory management, or analytical roles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.
• Experience with ERP, inventory, or planning systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports.
• Monitor inventory levels across warehouses, trailers, and event inventory locations.
• Track inventory receipts, transfers, adjustments, and replenishment activities.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Support inventory reconciliation and cycle count processes.
• Assist planners with forecasting, inventory analysis, and assortment planning.
• Prepare sales, inventory, and performance reports for weekly and monthly reviews.
• Analyze historical sales and inventory trends to support planning decisions.
• Maintain planning tools, trackers, and reporting dashboards.
• Support inventory allocation and deployment plans for events and eCommerce.
• Assist in preparing inventory plans for races and events.
• Support inventory transfers to and from race locations.
• Monitor inventory availability leading up to events.
• Assist with post-event inventory reporting and analysis.
• Partner with Event Operations and Merchandise teams for accurate movement.
• Maintain accurate product, inventory, and planning data in systems.
• Ensure transactions are completed accurately and timely.
• Support integrity of planning, inventory, and reporting systems.
• Assist with system testing, process improvements, and projects.
• Create and update standard operating procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, Event Operations, Logistics, and Warehouse teams.
• Respond to inventory and reporting requests from business partners.
• Support initiatives to improve inventory visibility and efficiency.
• Assist with special projects and seasonal initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive culture and be proactive in problem solving.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory systems

Planning systems

Job description

The IRONMAN Group is seeking an Assistant Planner in Tampa, FL to support inventory management and planning for merchandise across events and eCommerce. This role emphasizes accuracy, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration to enable seamless merchandise execution.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, analytical, and proficient in Excel with experience in ERP/inventory systems. Join a culture that thrives on athlete-first experiences and BE ICONIC impact across our global events.