Hybrid Inventory Planner & Forecasting Specialist

Crate & Barrel; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel is seeking an Associate Planner to lead the inventory strategy and financial forecasts for their segment. This role collaborates with the Divisional Planning Manager and merchandising team to design and implement thoughtful inventory and merchandise strategies that promote profitable sales growth and satisfy customer demand.

The position is on-site at our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Strong financial acumen and experience analyzing data.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and planning tools.
• Proficiency with attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory strategy for product category including new product buys, reorders and markdowns.
• Develop pre-season plans in coordination with department and company targets.
• Forecast sales, margin and inventory at a category level based on changes in trend, strategy or business climate.
• Lead monthly business review (OTB) to determine actions that will optimize sales and gross margin.
• Develop and provide appropriate business analysis to influence future purchases and assortment strategies.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with Allocation, Merchandising, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and vendors to enable successful business strategies and flawless execution.
• Drive item planning and forecasting for ordering, allocation and cross-functional needs.
• Foster a collaborative work environment within the Merchandising Department focused on distinctive product and an engaged customer experience.
• Manage category planning operations, including critical deadlines, coding, hunt paths and product lead-times.

Skills

Financial analysis

Spreadsheet skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Planning tools

Job description

Crate & Barrel is seeking an Associate Planner to lead the inventory strategy and financial forecasts for their segment. This role collaborates with the Divisional Planning Manager and merchandising team to design and implement thoughtful inventory and merchandise strategies that promote profitable sales growth and satisfy customer demand.

The position is on-site at our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.