Inventory Planner

NRI Distribution; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff purchase program

Staff benefits plan

Flexible and fun work environment

Internal opportunities

Job summary

NRI Distribution in Fontana, CA is seeking an Inventory Planner to optimize footprint and pick paths for client products in active lifestyle spaces. This role supports two on-site locations (Riverside & Fontana), using data to plan slotting and storage layouts with Aspire and coordinating with DC management.

You will maintain inventory capacity, ensure proper item placement, and collaborate across departments to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in an inventory planning department preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support operations across two NRI buildings (Riverside & Fontana).
• Float between on-site locations as needed.
• Use data to plan optimal slotting and storage footprint and use Aspire for layouts.
• Work with DC management to provide feedback and recommendations.
• Determine item placement and quantity of slots; ensure adequate supplies for racking.
• Maintain capacity levels of inventory and client storage allocation tables in Aspire.

Skills

Excel

WMS experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Aspire

MS Office

Excel

Job description

As an Inventory Planner, you will play an important part in ensuring efficient use of footprint and optimization of pick path for strategic planning of our clients product. You’ll be working with products from some awesome clients that are heavily involved in the active lifestyle.

The following schedule is available for this role:
1st shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Starting Pay:
$27.00/hr - $35.00/hr

1350 Brown Ave, Riverside CA 92509

All About You

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• No previous warehouse experience is required but it is always a plus!
• Ability to learn our basic warehouse management scanning system (WMS)
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications , inclusive of Office 365
• The ability to work independently to manage all aspects of responsibilities from start to finish
• Highly motivated to dig in identifying opportunities to create/improve processes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across departments
• Excellent technical capabilities, inclusive of tier one WMS experience
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Has the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Exceptional Excel and analytical skills . Must be capable of defining, analyzing, and resolving complicated problems

The Must Haves:

• Must be 18 years or older to apply
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain , Logistics or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in an inventory planning department preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel
• Must have physical ability to carry out essential job functions, including but not limited to, the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., walking and standing for extended periods, climbing ladders/stairs, ok with heights in elevated areas and tolerating conditions such as dust, dirt, noise, odors, heat, cold, etc.

Staff purchase program – wear the brands you love!

Staff benefits plan – choose the benefits that are right for you!

Flexible and fun work environment – work hard and play hard!

Internal opportunities – we believe in growing our own!

Things You Will be Doing

• This role will support operations across two NRI buildings (Riverside & Fontana). The employee will float between these on-site locations as needed
• Looking at progress week over week to ensure we are capturing item dimensions to be able to turn on containerization and start using other solutions
• Work with DC management to provide feedback, support, recommendations for concerns or obstacles
• Use data to plan out optimal slotting/ storage footprint and uses A s pire to slot the season layouts ahead of season
• Work s with clients on setting up item masters correctly mapping them to appropriate billing , product and commodi ty groups
• Works with the Operations team
• Plan the storage footprint for the Clients
• Determine item placement by product type
• Determine quantity of slots and ensure adequate supplies for racking .
• Secures sufficient labor for set up and maintenance of the slotting program
• Maintains capacity levels of inventory
• Recommends Client moves for best utilization of space throughout the year
• Performs or leads condensing tasks to accommodate forecasted layout
• Monitors slotting to ensure no honey combing and reallocates product when needed
• Maintains the client storage allocation table in Aspire

NRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Area of Interest

Operations

Pay Range

$27.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Hourly

Position Type

Full Time