Inventory Planning & Forecasting Coordinator

Quality Brands Distribution; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Phone allowance

401k with Employer Contribution

Company-paid Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

Quality Brands Distribution in Omaha, NE is seeking an Inventory Forecasting Analyst to develop and maintain forecasts, monitor DOI, and guide purchasing decisions across the network.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, and warehouses, and delivering timely inventory reporting to minimize shortages and overstocks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Analytics, or related field preferred.
• Experience in inventory management, purchasing, or forecasting preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and plan inventory using historical data, trends, and promotions.
• Monitor inventory levels, DOI, and forecast accuracy; translate data into recommendations.
• Make purchasing decisions based on demand, lead times, and inventory targets.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, warehouse teams, and leadership to align inventory strategy.
• Deliver timely reporting and data-driven purchasing recommendations.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Purchasing

Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

Encompass WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Job Category: G & A

Requisition Number: FOREC001158

• Posted : September 4, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Omaha, NE 68138, USA

Description

|Quality Brands| $60,000-$65,000 + Phone Allowance| Benefits| Hiring Bonus|

What You’ll Do

Forecast & Plan

• Develop and maintain inventory forecasts using historical sales, trends, seasonality, promotions, supplier expectations, and changing business needs.
• Compare forecasts against actual sales and inventory movement to continually improve purchasing decisions.
• Anticipate shortages, excess inventory, and other risks before they impact the business.
• Help forecast new products, packages, promotions, and seasonal demand.
• Come prepared to forecasting meetings with insights, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.

Analyze & Recommend

• Monitor inventory levels, Days of Inventory (DOI), out-of-stocks, excess and close-dated inventory, inbound product, and sales trends.
• Identify unusual trends, recurring issues, and opportunities to improve inventory performance.
• Track forecast accuracy and use results to improve future assumptions.
• Translate inventory data into clear recommendations for business leaders.
• Use Encompass, Excel, reporting tools, and technology to improve visibility and decision-making.

Manage Inventory & Purchasing

• Make purchasing decisions based on forecasted demand, inventory position, supplier requirements, lead times, and DOI targets.
• Monitor incoming product and proactively address potential shortages or excess inventory.
• Identify opportunities to move inventory between locations to reduce outages, excess product, unnecessary freight, and product loss.
• Coordinate product transfers, supplier deliveries, trucking, and pickups as needed.

Partner Across the Business

• Work closely with Sales, Operations, warehouse teams, suppliers, and leadership.
• Understand upcoming promotions, new products, discontinued items, market activity, and other factors affecting demand.
• Communicate inventory concerns early—and bring potential solutions with them.
• Approach inventory decisions from a company-wide perspective rather than focusing on a single location.

You will be successful in this role when you:

• Improve forecast accuracy over time.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and DOI targets.
• Reduce avoidable out-of-stocks and excess inventory.
• Identify inventory risks before they become business problems.
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting.
• Make sound, data-supported purchasing recommendations.
• Build strong partnerships with Sales, Operations, suppliers, and warehouse teams.
• Continually improve the way Quality Brands forecasts, purchases, and manages inventory.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Analytics, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in inventory management, purchasing, supply chain, forecasting, warehouse operations, or a related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large amounts of data.
• Ability to recognize trends and turn information into recommendations and action.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, suppliers, deadlines, and inventory needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across departments.
• Experience with Encompass WMS or another inventory/ERP system is a plus.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance within 60 days of employment
• $400 monthly waiver benefit if Health insurance is waived
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Other voluntary insurance coverage available such as Life, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Wellness Program with incentives

Compensation
$60,000–$65,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications, plus a company phone allowance.
If you're ready to take on inventory planning, develop your forecasting expertise, and help build
smarter ways to manage inventory across a growing organization, we'd like to hear from you!

Preferred

Thought Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Equal Opportunity Employer
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