Planning Analyst: Data-Driven Forecasting & Inventory

Johnston & Murphy; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston & Murphy is seeking a Planning Analyst to support accurate product data, demand forecasting, purchasing, and inventory decisions. This early-career role manages product data flow between systems, maintains item and planning attributes, develops recurring reporting, and partners across teams to resolve data issues and enable timely business decisions.

The role involves transferring data from PIM to Jesta S&D, maintaining item-master data, validating new item setups, reconciling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, analytics, or related field.
• Zero to two years in planning, inventory, or analytics.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivots and lookups.
• Experience with Power BI preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP and PIM systems; Jesta S&D a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Interest in retail or footwear industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate transfer, enrichment, and maintenance of product data from PIM to Jesta S&D.
• Create and maintain item-master and planning data including lifecycle, lead times, and forecasts.
• Validate new item setups and perform routine data audits.
• Reconcile data discrepancies and partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Participate in monthly forecast meetings and document decisions and updates.
• Support purchase-order placement and lead-time management via Power BI dashboards.
• Develop recurring reports and dashboards for forecasting, purchasing, and inventory.
• Perform ad hoc analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Participate in UAT for system enhancements and document results.
• Follow data-governance procedures and maintain process documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Operations, Finance, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Jesta S&D

ERP systems

Job description

Johnston & Murphy is seeking a Planning Analyst to support accurate product data, demand forecasting, purchasing, and inventory decisions. This early-career role manages product data flow between systems, maintains item and planning attributes, develops recurring reporting, and partners across teams to resolve data issues and enable timely business decisions.

The role involves transferring data from PIM to Jesta S&D, maintaining item-master data, validating new item setups, reconciling