Strategic Demand & Inventory Planner

Pivotal Solutions; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Solutions in Seattle seeks a planning professional to develop financial and assortment strategies, forecast demand, and manage budgets across multiple channels. You will analyze data, provide actionable insights, and influence cross-functional partners to optimize inventory and financial performance.

The role requires 4+ years in planning and budgeting, strong Excel/ERP/BI skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with urgency and precision.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in planning principles, demand planning, and financial budgeting.
• Experience with Wholesale and Business to Business is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient in Excel, ERP, and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop sound financial and assortment strategies.
• Monitor, analyze and deliver business results, KPIs and insights to reveal trends and opportunities.
• Drive OTB sales, margin and inventory management and forecasts across levels.
• Manage SKU-level demand forecasting and replenishment quantities across channels.
• Create and maintain monthly vertical sales forecasts.
• Measure and improve forecasting accuracy for major verticals.
• Build annual sales budgets with business leaders.
• Own allocation strategies and stock optimization across verticals.
• Maintain inventory turns and stock-to-sales ratios by vertical.
• Support planning management on key milestones and strategies.
• Identify process improvements in forecasting software and workflows.
• Gather data, analyze findings and present actions in cross-functional meetings.
• Collaborate and guide peers and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Budgeting

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

BI analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Excel

Job description

Pivotal Solutions in Seattle seeks a planning professional to develop financial and assortment strategies, forecast demand, and manage budgets across multiple channels. You will analyze data, provide actionable insights, and influence cross-functional partners to optimize inventory and financial performance.

The role requires 4+ years in planning and budgeting, strong Excel/ERP/BI skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with urgency and precision.