Inventory Planner — Forecast & Optimize Stock

Trove Brands; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Maternity/Paternity leave

On-site fitness center

Yoga studio

Nap/meditation room

Job summary

Trove Brands is seeking an Inventory Planner to manage inventory for assigned customers, brands, and distribution centers from our HQ in Lehi. You will forecast demand, analyze data, and coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, and Logistics to optimize availability while minimizing excess stock.

The role requires strong analytics, ERP experience, and advanced Excel skills. This in-office position offers opportunities to influence S&OP processes and improve inventory health across the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years in inventory planning, demand planning, supply chain, purchasing, or analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory planning and replenishment for assigned customers, warehouses, and distribution centers.
• Utilize Blue Ridge Demand Planning and Acumatica ERP to analyze inventory positions and generate purchase recommendations.
• Review forecasts, sales trends, seasonality, promotions, new product launches, and historical demand to align plans with business needs.
• Partner with Sales and Account Management to understand customer initiatives and future demand changes.
• Work with Purchasing to place and manage purchase orders, balancing lead times and constraints.
• Coordinate with Transportation and Logistics to optimize inventory flow across distribution centers.
• Evaluate inventory health by identifying stockout risks, excess inventory, and slow-moving items.
• Develop recommendations to reduce excess inventory through transfers and demand alignment.
• Monitor service levels and inventory performance to support company objectives.
• Participate in S&OP meetings and provide insights and recommendations.
• Analyze large data sets to identify trends and root causes for continuous improvement.
• Create dashboards, reports, and metrics to support decision-making.
• Support new product introductions, transitions, and end-of-life planning.
• Ensure data integrity across planning systems and resolve discrepancies.
• Identify process improvements to increase planning efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain high product availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Improve forecast accuracy through proactive planning and collaboration.
• Make timely, data-driven replenishment decisions.
• Communicate inventory risks and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Build partnerships across departments to optimize inventory.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel

ERP experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Trove Brands is seeking an Inventory Planner to manage inventory for assigned customers, brands, and distribution centers from our HQ in Lehi. You will forecast demand, analyze data, and coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, and Logistics to optimize availability while minimizing excess stock.

The role requires strong analytics, ERP experience, and advanced Excel skills. This in-office position offers opportunities to influence S&OP processes and improve inventory health across the network.