Senior Inventory Planner: Forecasting & Lifecycle Leader

Michaels Stores; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine services

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Employee discounts

Partner discount programs

Job summary

The Michaels Companies Inc. in Irving, Texas seeks a Senior Planner to manage the most complex categories and mentor junior team members while refining tools and processes used by the team.

Major activities include strategic forecasting, end-to-end lifecycle optimization, and risk management. A Bachelor’s degree is required; MBA/CSCP valued; 5–8+ years in inventory planning or supply chain strategy are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or CSCP highly valued.
• 5–8+ years of experience in inventory planning or supply chain strategy.
• Demonstrated track record of managing high-volume, complex product categories.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Forecasting: manage complex unit demand forecasts and improve forecast accuracy.
• E2E Lifecycle Optimization: oversee lifecycle of high-volume categories to optimize inventory turns.
• Influence & Insight: provide historical and competitive insights to pivot assortment strategy.
• Risk Management: develop exit strategies for distressed inventory and respond to performance shifts.
• Expert Partnership: act as lead inventory partner for senior category managers.

Skills

Strategic Forecasting

Lifecycle optimization

Influence & insights

Risk management

Partnership with senior managers

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or CSCP valued

Job description

The Michaels Companies Inc. in Irving, Texas seeks a Senior Planner to manage the most complex categories and mentor junior team members while refining tools and processes used by the team.

Major activities include strategic forecasting, end-to-end lifecycle optimization, and risk management. A Bachelor’s degree is required; MBA/CSCP valued; 5–8+ years in inventory planning or supply chain strategy are expected.