Inventory Planner: Hybrid (On-site Mon-Thu, Remote Fri)

Euromarket Designs Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Euromarket Designs Inc. is seeking a Planner to own the inventory strategy and financial forecasts for a key product segment in Chicago.

You will partner with the Divisional Planning Manager and merchandising team to design thoughtful inventory strategies that drive profitable sales and satisfy customer demand. The role is an on-site position in our Chicago office with a flexible remote option on Fridays, and a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, and timely planning

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in merchandising/planning or equivalent experience.
• Experience with inventory management and promotional strategies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end inventory strategy for a product category, including buys, reorders and end-of-life markdowns.
• Develop pre-season plans in coordination with department and company targets.
• Forecast sales, margin and inventory at a category level.
• Lead monthly business review (OTB) to optimize sales and gross margin.
• Develop analysis to influence future purchases and assortment strategies.
• Build cross-functional partnerships with Allocation, Merchandising, Sourcing, Supply Chain and vendors.
• Drive item planning and forecasting for ordering, allocation and cross-functional needs.
• Develop promotional strategies to maximize profitability.
• Manage category planning operations, including deadlines, coding, hunt paths and lead-times.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Spreadsheet

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IT systems

Product pipeline

Promotional strategies

Job description

Euromarket Designs Inc. is seeking a Planner to own the inventory strategy and financial forecasts for a key product segment in Chicago.

You will partner with the Divisional Planning Manager and merchandising team to design thoughtful inventory strategies that drive profitable sales and satisfy customer demand. The role is an on-site position in our Chicago office with a flexible remote option on Fridays, and a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, and timely planning