Inventory Planner — Demand Forecast & Stock Optimization

Border States Industries, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Border States Industries, Inc. in Fargo, ND is seeking an Inventory Planner to coordinate demand forecasts, inventory availability, and supplier performance across branch and centralized teams. You will analyze inventory, support projects, and help maximize profitability throughout project duration.

This role emphasizes collaboration with branch sales and operations, optimizing stock levels, and reducing slow-moving inventory while ensuring timely replenishment and service levels.

Qualifications

• Four year business or technical degree or equivalent in work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, or demand/supply planning.
• Understanding of demand planning, forecasting concepts, and stocking parameters.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with branch leadership on aggregate demand forecasts and adjusts with feedback.
• Identifies seasonal product families and schedules follow-up reviews.
• Coordinates with inventory demand planners on ramp-up and ramp-down.
• Facilitates communication between branch and the Branch Support Center on projects.
• Initiates communication with branch and stakeholders to support project phases.
• Provides oversight of project inventory availability and status.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Forecasting

Education

Four year degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Border States Industries, Inc. in Fargo, ND is seeking an Inventory Planner to coordinate demand forecasts, inventory availability, and supplier performance across branch and centralized teams. You will analyze inventory, support projects, and help maximize profitability throughout project duration.

This role emphasizes collaboration with branch sales and operations, optimizing stock levels, and reducing slow-moving inventory while ensuring timely replenishment and service levels.