Planning Analyst - Data-Driven Forecasting & Inventory

Genesco Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesco Inc. seeks a Planning Analyst to support accurate product and planning data, demand forecasting, purchasing, and inventory decisions for Johnston & Murphy.

This early-career role manages data flow between systems, maintains item and planning attributes, and develops recurring reporting to support timely business decisions. You will work across teams to reconcile data issues, participate in forecast meetings, and assist in purchasing processes with Power BI dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Operations, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of planning, inventory management, or related analyst experience; internship/co-op welcome.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, data validation).
• Experience with Power BI or BI tools preferred.
• Ability to learn ERP, PIM, demand-planning, and purchasing systems; Jesta S&D a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication; collaborative across functions.
• Strong organization and time-management; manage recurring deadlines.
• Interest in retail, footwear, merchandising, inventory planning, or consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Manage transfer, enrichment, and maintenance of product data from PIM into Jesta S&D.
• Create and maintain item-master and planning data, including lifecycle status, lead times, safety stock, supplier details, and demand forecasts.
• Validate new item setups and perform routine data audits for completeness and consistency.
• Reconcile data discrepancies and partner with Merchandising, Planning, Purchasing, Sourcing, IT, and others to resolve issues.
• Participate in monthly forecast meetings; document feedback and planning decisions; implement system updates.
• Support PO placement and maintenance, including lead-time management and supplier-capacity monitoring via Power BI.
• Develop and maintain recurring reports and dashboards for forecasting, purchasing, inventory, and supplier capacity.
• Perform ad hoc analysis to identify trends and translate findings into insights.
• Participate in user acceptance testing for Jesta S&D enhancements; document results and issues.
• Follow data-governance procedures and maintain process documentation; suggest improvements.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

ERP systems

Jesta S&D

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Jesta S&D

Job description

Genesco Inc. seeks a Planning Analyst to support accurate product and planning data, demand forecasting, purchasing, and inventory decisions for Johnston & Murphy.

This early-career role manages data flow between systems, maintains item and planning attributes, and develops recurring reporting to support timely business decisions. You will work across teams to reconcile data issues, participate in forecast meetings, and assist in purchasing processes with Power BI dashboards.