Hybrid Demand & Inventory Planner - Fashion

Randa Corp; Rosemont, Chicago (IL, IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Randa Apparel & Accessories seeks a Demand & Inventory Planner in Rosemont, IL with a hybrid schedule. You will develop customer and SKU demand forecasts, translate them into inventory and purchasing plans, balancing service levels and working capital while partnering with Sales, Merchandising, Sourcing and Distribution.

You will analyze forecast performance, monitor inventory, lead times and safety stock, and use Power BI, Excel and ERP/MRP tools to drive data-based decisions that improve

Qualifications

• Experience with data transformation and data mapping.
• Clear and strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong operational and development knowledge.
• Experience in support of Customer Service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customer, SKU/style, category, and brand-level demand forecasts using historical data, orders, and trends.
• Review forecast performance and identify variances between forecast and actual demand.
• Partner with Sales to understand trends, promotions, and new opportunities.
• Adjust forecasts as conditions change while documenting forecast discipline.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and lead regular forecast meetings.
• Develop inventory plans balancing demand, service levels, and inventory investment.
• Monitor weeks of supply, safety stock, and future demand to identify shortages or excess.
• Manage purchasing and replenishment based on forecast and lead times.
• Use Power BI/Excel/ERP to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align forecasts with business goals and inventory objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Operational knowledge

Customer service support

Tools

Power BI

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

EDI applications

Gentran / B2Bi / Sterling

SQL Server

Job description

Randa Apparel & Accessories seeks a Demand & Inventory Planner in Rosemont, IL with a hybrid schedule. You will develop customer and SKU demand forecasts, translate them into inventory and purchasing plans, balancing service levels and working capital while partnering with Sales, Merchandising, Sourcing and Distribution.

You will analyze forecast performance, monitor inventory, lead times and safety stock, and use Power BI, Excel and ERP/MRP tools to drive data-based decisions that improve