DTC Merchandise Planner — Inventory & Analytics

Kontoor Brands; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on great gear

Competitive compensation and benefits

Outdoor lifestyle atmosphere

Job summary

Kontoor Brands is seeking an Analyst for Merchandise Planning in North America to develop inventory strategy, allocate seasonal product, and report on inventory and sales metrics for Helly Hansen and HH Workwear across DTC channels from Denver.

You will partner with supply chain and operations, analyze daily data, recommend transfers between stores and ecommerce, and help align product flow with business goals. The role blends analytics with collaboration in a hybrid Denver setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in retail, business, supply chain or related field.
• 1-2 years' experience in retail allocation and inventory management.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and openness to ambiguity.
• Confidence in Excel and comfortability with analyzing large data sets.
• Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic and multi-time zone environment.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative culture committed to innovative growth, fostering high performers.
• Travel requirements: 5-10%, including potential international travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide data-driven decisions for inventory management across DTC channels and product lines for the region, including Helly Hansen and HH Workwear.
• Co-create and define product and inventory strategy for retail channels to improve marketplace performance, incorporating distribution of both stores and e-commerce.
• Deliver seasonal inventory analysis and communicate insights to optimize future seasons.
• Analyze sales and inventory data daily to determine wins and opportunities, draw conclusions, and make actionable recommendations for the business.
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to understand shipment delivery times and any changes to intended product flow.
• Recommend and execute product transfers between channels throughout the season.
• Ensure day-to-day actions ladder up to merchandise planning team & organizational goals.
• Communicate cross functionally to achieve alignment between business channels, marketing, site merchandising and operations.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, process-orientation, and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in retail, business, supply chain or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Kontoor Brands is seeking an Analyst for Merchandise Planning in North America to develop inventory strategy, allocate seasonal product, and report on inventory and sales metrics for Helly Hansen and HH Workwear across DTC channels from Denver.

You will partner with supply chain and operations, analyze daily data, recommend transfers between stores and ecommerce, and help align product flow with business goals. The role blends analytics with collaboration in a hybrid Denver setting.