Associate Planner, MPI (HYBRID)

Signet Jewelers Limited; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) matching

Ample paid time off

Exclusive discounts on merchandise

Dynamic Learning & Development programs

Job summary

Signet Jewelers Limited is searching for an Associate Planner in Akron, Ohio. The role focuses on executing inventory strategies to optimize in-stocks and turnover. Responsibilities include analyzing inventory productivity and managing the end-to-end product life cycle.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, experience in retail inventory management, and proficiency with data reporting tools like Excel and Tableau. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience in Inventory Management or Merchandise Planning.
• Proficient in data querying and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize inventory productivity and support KPIs.
• Manage lifecycle processes for product.
• Develop reports on test SKU success and clearance discounts.

Skills

Analytic skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Retail skills

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business or related field

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Business Objects

Job description

Job Overview

The Associate Planner is responsible for execution and implementation of inventory strategies focused on optimizing in‑stocks and turnover while effectively operating within OTB.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and provide insight and recommendations to drive inventory productivity and support sales and margin KPIs.
• Focus on lifecycle management, supply chain optimization, forecasting, allocation, replenishment, and related inventory projects.
• Assist with curated datasets and build reports/dashboards for inventory management across multiple banners and channels (in stocks, weeks of supply, late/early delivery tracking, store performance/ranking, etc.).
• Create, implement, and oversee end‑to‑end product life cycle processes.
• Develop reporting on test SKU success rates, optimal clearance discounts, etc.
• Support Merchandise/Inventory Management system transitions, upgrades, and launches via testing, data validation, and process documentation.
• Support additional inventory‑related analysis, including commodities, vendor cost negotiations, and other sales, margin, discounting ad‑hoc analysis.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business or a related area. Inventory Management or Merchandise Planning experience required, preferably in retail. Proficient in querying data from databases. Advanced Windows PC experience; Excel, Word, Power Point; and data reporting tools such as Tableau and Business Objects. Strong communication, analytic, and problem‑solving skills. Solid retail, inventory management, and merchandising skills. Ability to present information clearly and collaborate effectively.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, active from day one.
• Generous 401(k) matching after one year.
• Ample paid time off and seven holidays.
• Exclusive discounts on premium merchandise.
• Dynamic Learning & Development programs.
• And more.