Inventory Planner — Hybrid, Data-Driven Fashion Planning

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Associate Discount

Summer Fridays

Casual Dress Code

Hybrid Schedule

In-Person Connection

In-Office Events

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. in New York City seeks an Inventory Planner to develop and execute inventory plans across Stores and Direct channels. You will forecast demand, manage allocation strategies, and collaborate with planning teams to ensure in-stock availability and profitable assortments.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, trend analysis, and cross-functional partnership with buyers and planners in a fast-paced retail environment. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain/logistics, finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of related experience (internships count).
• Experience using Blue Yonder Demand and Fulfillment and Enterprise Planning tools.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook, and Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to work in a team and influence others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop item level sales and inventory plans by week and channel to maximize sales and profitability.
• Ensure inventory targets support sales and align with brand principles.
• Analyze trends and historical performance to maximize productivity and profitability of inventory.
• Develop and execute allocation strategies for long-life, seasonal and fashion products to support omni-channel goals.
• Review store performance and maintain seasonal store grades and store groups.
• Create seasonal size profiles and make packing decisions.
• Complete size level/GMROI analysis to guide size offering decisions.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with Inventory Planner, Merchandise Planner, Buyer, and Assistant Buyer.
• Provide actionable recommendations to manage inventory to drive sales.
• Participate in ad-hoc analysis and seasonal hindsight.
• Analyze real-time sales velocity to maximize in-stock availability while minimizing out-of-stock.
• Manage demand forecast for the department.
• Influence department merchandise levels by store/channel.

Skills

Inventory planning

Sales forecasting

Blue Yonder Demand & Fulfillment

MS Office Suite

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Finance, or related field

Tools

Blue Yonder Demand & Fulfillment

Enterprise Planning

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. in New York City seeks an Inventory Planner to develop and execute inventory plans across Stores and Direct channels. You will forecast demand, manage allocation strategies, and collaborate with planning teams to ensure in-stock availability and profitable assortments.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, trend analysis, and cross-functional partnership with buyers and planners in a fast-paced retail environment. Hybrid work options are available.