Sr Inventory Planner

The Michael's Companies; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Michaels Companies, Inc. in Irving, Texas, is seeking a Senior Inventory Planner to manage the most complex categories and mentor junior team members. You will refine tools and processes used by the team, driving strategic forecasting and end-to-end lifecycle optimization.

Join a collaborative team that partners with senior category managers to align inventory with financial targets, manage risk, and deliver high-volume, high-impact results across the enterprise.

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 across complex, high-impact unit demand.
• Oversee lifecycle of high-volume categories from launch to exit.
• Influence cross-functional leadership with historical and competitive insights to pivot assortment strategy.
• Develop high-level exit strategies for distressed inventory and react to shifts in business performance.
• Act as lead inventory partner for senior category managers to align goals with financial targets.

Skills

Strategic forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA (valued)

CSCP certification (valued)

Job description

## Sr Inventory PlannerApply: Irving-Irving Corporate Office-3939 West John Carpenter Freeway: Full time: Posted Today: R00325436Support Center - IrvingThe Senior Planner looks at the \"big picture.\" They manage the most complex categories and mentor junior team members while refining the tools and processes used by the team.**Major Activities*** **Strategic Forecasting:** Manage complex, high-impact unit demand forecasts; lead initiatives to improve overall forecast accuracy metrics across the department.* **E2E Lifecycle Optimization:** Oversee the total lifecycle of high-volume categories, ensuring inventory turns are optimized from launch to exit.* **Influence & Insight:** Bring deep historical and competitive insights to cross-functional leadership to pivot the assortment strategy for future seasons.* **Risk Management:** Develop high-level exit strategies for distressed inventory and lead the team in reacting to major shifts in business performance.* **Expert Partnership:** Act as the lead inventory business partner for senior category managers, ensuring inventory goals align with broader financial targets.**Other duties as assigned****Skills and Qualifications**Minimum Type of Experience Required* Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) highly valued.* 5–8+ years of experience in inventory planning or supply chain strategy.* Demonstrated track record of managing high-volume, complex product categories.**Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.**At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com. Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com **Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.** *Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).*