Associate Inventory Planner

24 Seven Talent; Corte Madera (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent agency is seeking an Associate Inventory Planner to support a fast-paced retail environment in Corte Madera, California. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and Excel skills, with a proven track record in inventory planning. Responsibilities include analyzing data, driving demand forecasting, and creating inventory strategies to enhance customer experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $85,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or 5 years of relevant inventory planning or merchandising experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to quickly learn new planning and reporting systems.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive insights from both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Solid understanding of retail math and inventory planning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical data and current trends to identify opportunities and risks by department.
• Create and present department-level inventory and sales plans.
• Drive demand forecasting at the department, subclass, collection, and SKU level.
• Forecast sales and inventory and recommend actions to maximize opportunities.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years of experience in inventory planning

Job description

This range is provided by 24 Seven Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

We are seeking an Associate Inventory Planner to support a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate is energetic, proactive, and collaborative, with a strong point of view and the ability to influence cross-functional partners. You approach challenges as opportunities, are highly determined, and focus on doing what is right for the business and the customer.

Responsibilities

Pre-Season Inventory Planning

• Analyze historical data and current trends to identify opportunities and risks by department, subclass, collection, and SKU.
• Create and present department-level inventory and sales plans that support broader business strategies.
• Develop collection- and SKU-level sales plans with supporting investment quantities and accurate flow forecasts.
• Reconcile top-down financial targets with bottom-up plans and recommendations.
• Prioritize workload to ensure timely execution of inventory management initiatives.
• Partner with merchandising to align inventory strategies with product vision and assortment plans.

In-Season Inventory Planning

• Drive demand forecasting at the department, subclass, collection, and SKU level.
• Forecast sales and inventory and recommend actions to maximize opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Calculate receipt needs based on inventory levels and rate of sale; present buying strategies and inventory investments to leadership.
• Complete open-to-buy activities at the department and subclass level and present action plans during monthly OTB meetings.
• Manage the on-order pipeline and coordinate flow requirements with vendors.
• Focus on top-volume collections/SKUs to maximize in-stock positions, revenue, and customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or 5 years of relevant inventory planning or merchandising experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to quickly learn new planning and reporting systems.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive insights from both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Solid understanding of retail math and inventory planning concepts.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills with a focus on driving positive financial results.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience planning across multiple channels (direct-to-consumer and brick-and-mortar) is a plus.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

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