Associate Inventory Planner – Retail Demand & Forecasting

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

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.