Data-Driven Apparel Supply Chain Planner

Imperial; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

PTO (vacation, personal days, holidays

Continuing education and professional 

Employee product discounts

Job summary

Imperial is seeking a detail-oriented Supply Planning Analyst to manage demand forecasting, inventory planning, and purchase timing for apparel and headwear. You will work with Sales, Suppliers, and Warehouse Operations to ensure products are available where needed.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship is available at this time. Strong Excel skills and NetSuite experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, MIS, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, stock/supply analysis, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of warehouse and supply chain management principles.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, macros, and building automation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A collaborative, self-directed team player with a positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and seasonal patterns to build accurate supply forecasts based on SIOP and Demand inputs from Sales.
• Develop and maintain supply plans that balance inventory levels for both peak and off-peak seasons across apparel and headwear products.
• Partner with the Sales team to understand current and future product demand and incorporate it into planning cycles.
• Collaborate with overseas and domestic suppliers to align purchasing and delivery schedules with the supply plan.
• Maintain and refine inventory planning systems and processes to optimize stock flow and reduce excess/shortage risk.
• Build and improve NetSuite-based tools and reports for forecasting, tracking, and planning inventory.
• Serve as a communication link between Sales, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to keep inventory demands aligned.
• Monitor key planning metrics (fill rate, forecast accuracy, inventory turns) and flag risks proactively.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory planning

Purchase timing

Analytical thinking

Excel (advanced)

Cross-functional collaboration

SIOP understanding

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, MIS, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Excel (macros, automation)

Job description

Imperial is seeking a detail-oriented Supply Planning Analyst to manage demand forecasting, inventory planning, and purchase timing for apparel and headwear. You will work with Sales, Suppliers, and Warehouse Operations to ensure products are available where needed.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship is available at this time. Strong Excel skills and NetSuite experience are preferred.