Forecasting & Inventory Associate Buyer

Pattern; Lehi (UT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid Holidays

Onsite Fitness Center

Company Paid Life Insurance

Casual Dress Code

Competitive Pay

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Pattern in Lehi, Utah is seeking an Associate Buyer to execute demand forecasting, inventory planning, and weekly ordering for a defined group of brands, with guidance from senior team members.

You will build 3, 6, and 9 month ordering plans, prepare monthly demand, sales, and receipt forecasts, and align with brand management on ordering strategies. The role offers hybrid work, collaboration with senior team members, and growth toward an Inventory Manager position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1+ years of supply/demand planning, buying, or analytical experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables.
• Exposure to ERP systems and inventory workflows.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and update short-term demand forecasts and place weekly orders for assigned brands.
• Build and maintain 3, 6, and 9 month ordering plans with support from senior managers.
• Prepare monthly demand, sales, and receipt forecasts and review them internally before sharing externally.
• Align with brand management on ordering strategies and execution.
• Identify forecast deviations and recommend corrective actions with guidance.
• Participate in brand calls and independently lead portions of discussions.

Skills

Excel pivot tables

Organizational skills

ERP systems

Retail KPIs

Interpersonal & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Pattern in Lehi, Utah is seeking an Associate Buyer to execute demand forecasting, inventory planning, and weekly ordering for a defined group of brands, with guidance from senior team members.

You will build 3, 6, and 9 month ordering plans, prepare monthly demand, sales, and receipt forecasts, and align with brand management on ordering strategies. The role offers hybrid work, collaboration with senior team members, and growth toward an Inventory Manager position.