Bath Inventory Planner – Hybrid (Onsite M-Thu, Remote Fri)

West Elm; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 71,400 - 83,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A generous discount on all WSI brands

401(k) plan and other investment机会s

Paid vacations, holidays, and time off

Health benefits, dental and vision ins

Tax-free commuter benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

West Elm is seeking an Inventory Planning professional to drive strategic inventory planning, forecast buys, and optimize margins from a Brooklyn-based office. This hybrid role requires onsite presence Monday through Thursday with a remote option on Fridays.

You will collaborate with Merchants, E-commerce, and Distribution teams to align financial goals with product plans, while maintaining optimal inventory flow and minimizing liabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in inventory management in retail.
• Strong business acumen, financial analysis, and technical skills.
• Experience with open-to-buy forecasting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Superior written, communication, presentation, and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage a department through the entire product life cycle.
• Partner with Merchants to create pre-season, item-level sales plans that align with product rankings, merchandising strategies, and tops-down financial goals.
• Present plans at investment review.
• Manage monthly open to buy forecasts to drive sales and margin.
• Manage inventory levels and turn targets.
• Forecast and review buys and replenishment by SKU to maintain optimal inventory flow.
• Utilize planning software to forecast sales and manage replenishment.
• Partner with the Inventory Distribution team to develop allocation strategies and with E-commerce team on site merchandising opportunities.
• Identify potential inventory liabilities and take action to maintain inventory targets.
• Determine item level order quantities and flow strategies and partner with the Supply Chain Coordinator to ensure timely and accurate execution of purchase orders.
• Determine markdown and end-of-life disposition strategy for non-go forward product.

Skills

Inventory management

Open-to-buy forecasting

Financial analysis

Communication

Presentation

Job description

West Elm is seeking an Inventory Planning professional to drive strategic inventory planning, forecast buys, and optimize margins from a Brooklyn-based office. This hybrid role requires onsite presence Monday through Thursday with a remote option on Fridays.

You will collaborate with Merchants, E-commerce, and Distribution teams to align financial goals with product plans, while maintaining optimal inventory flow and minimizing liabilities.