Inventory Planner - Madison

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

brobstongroup.com is seeking an Inventory Planner based in New York, NY, who will manage strategic product distribution and maintain stock levels across various channels. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and expertise in allocation and forecasting.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess strong analytical skills, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in inventory planning or related fields.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in allocation, planning, or merchandise management.
• High proficiency in retail math, Excel, forecasting, data analysis, and modeling.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Manage product allocation across boutiques and channels.
• Build and maintain pre- and in-season allocation plans.
• Monitor inbound receipts and track store-level sales trends.
• Conduct ad-hoc sales analysis and forecasting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product launches.

Skills

Retail math

Excel

Forecasting

Data analysis

Process improvements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Inventory Planning or related field

Job description

Summary

The Inventory Planner will manage strategic product distribution and maintain optimal stock levels across boutiques and channels. This role leads allocation processes, conducts forecasting and analysis, and partners with cross-functional teams to support sales and inventory goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage product allocation across boutiques and channels, including initial sends, replenishment and auto-replenishment.
• Build and maintain pre- and in-season allocation plans and develop min/max levels by item and SKU.
• Monitor inbound receipts, track store-level sales trends and flag stock-outs, overstock and BOH capacity concerns.
• Conduct ad-hoc sales analysis and forecasting, assess SKU and store performance, and develop allocation reporting and dashboards.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Logistics, Retail Operations and IT on product launches, seasonal transitions and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Inventory Planning or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in allocation, planning or merchandise management.
• High proficiency in retail math, Excel, forecasting, data analysis and modeling.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to manage large datasets and drive process improvements.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and retail partners.