Retail Demand Planner & Inventory Forecasting

BLAIN; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Holidays off

Birthday off

Leadership training

Employee discount

401(k) match

Job summary

Blain's Farm & Fleet in Wisconsin is seeking a supply chain planner to manage short- and long-term demand planning and forecasting. You will ensure promotional quantities meet demand and that inventory flows efficiently to stores.

Responsibilities include generating POs, coordinating with stores, monitoring vendor performance, updating the demand plan, and analyzing data to prevent stock-outs. Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software.
• 3-5 years of experience in retail, supply chain, or related experience
• Knowledge of inventory metrics
• Understanding of ladder planning principles and the application of it to support accurate forecasting
• Strong math skills with ability to analyze statistics
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Strong problem solving and follow up skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, store teams and management

Responsibilities

• Responsible for short- and long-term demand planning and forecasting.
• Ensure promotional quantities are sufficient to support advertised demand.
• Ensure efficient inventory flow to stores to maximize service levels and corporate performance goals.
• Utilize replenishment system to order products from vendors and warehouse.
• Generate POs for inventory fulfillment that support the in-stock strategy for key merchandise categories, items, and vendors.
• Communicate with stores regarding stock issues and customer requests including rain checks and special orders.
• Review vendor performance to identify opportunities to improve lead times, fill rates, and prevent stock-outs.
• Collaborate with Manager to monitor and adjust the demand plan using exception reporting.
• Create demand forecasts based on sales history, market trends, sell-through, and seasonal shifts.
• Set up new items for the replenishment system by collaborating with the merchant team.
• Analyze data to identify root causes for out of stocks and offer solutions.
• Support "never out" SKUs and top ranked corporate SKUs to inventory availability goals.
• Attend product knowledge seminars as assigned.
• Attend Grand Opening events and assist as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Up to 10% of Travel

Skills

Retail experience

Inventory metrics

Forecasting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Vendor relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blain's Farm & Fleet in Wisconsin is seeking a supply chain planner to manage short- and long-term demand planning and forecasting. You will ensure promotional quantities meet demand and that inventory flows efficiently to stores.

Responsibilities include generating POs, coordinating with stores, monitoring vendor performance, updating the demand plan, and analyzing data to prevent stock-outs. Travel up to 10%.