Planning Analyst - Johnston & Murphy

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

The Ideal Candidate

The Planning Analyst supports accurate product and planning data, demand forecasting, purchasing, and inventory decisions for Johnston & Murphy. This early-career role manages the flow of product data between systems, maintains item and planning attributes, develops recurring reporting, and partners across teams to resolve data issues and support timely, well-informed business decisions.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Manage the accurate transfer, enrichment, and maintenance of product data from the product information management (PIM) system into Jesta S&D.
• Create and maintain item-master and planning data, including product identification, lifecycle status, ABC classifications, lead times, safety stock, supplier details, and demand forecasts.
• Validate new item setups and perform routine data audits to ensure information is complete, accurate, and consistent across systems.
• Reconcile data discrepancies and partner with Merchandising, Planning, Purchasing, Sourcing, IT, and other teams to resolve issues affecting product, inventory, forecast, and purchasing records.
• Participate in monthly forecast meetings; document merchandising feedback, lifecycle updates, forecast assumptions, and planning decisions; and complete approved system updates.
• Support purchase-order placement and maintenance, including lead-time management and supplier-capacity monitoring through Power BI dashboards.
• Develop and maintain recurring reports and dashboards that support forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, and supplier-capacity decisions.
• Perform ad hoc analysis to identify trends, exceptions, risks, and opportunities and translate findings into clear business insights.
• Participate in user acceptance testing for Jesta S&D enhancements and other system-related projects, documenting test results and identified issues.
• Follow established data-governance procedures, maintain process documentation, complete system updates within required deadlines, and recommend practical improvements to data and reporting processes.

Experience and Skills You'll Need to Have

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Operations, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Zero to two years of relevant experience in planning, inventory management, supply chain, merchandising analytics, master data, or a related analyst role; relevant internship or co-op experience is welcome.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, data validation, and analysis of large data sets.
• Experience with or exposure to Power BI or another business-intelligence and visualization tool preferred.
• Ability to learn and work effectively in ERP, PIM, demand-planning, and purchasing systems; experience with Jesta S&D is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to document decisions and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Interest in retail, footwear, merchandising, inventory planning, or consumer products preferred.