Strategic Inventory & Demand Planner

PCNA; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

PCNA Cares Fund

Job summary

The Merchandising/Inventory Planner plays a critical role within the supply chain team at PCNA. This position is responsible for driving decisions and strategies that optimize sales, margins, inventory turnover, and GMROI goals.

Working closely with Category Managers, this individual will develop, execute, and refine strategies aligned with company objectives to deliver best-in-class category and inventory performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 3+ years in demand forecasting, planning or inventory analysis.
• Experience forecasting and inventory management in retail or promotions.
• Strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage designated product categories to meet sales, profitability and inventory turns.
• Analyze category and item performance to shape strategies for margins and stock.
• Know Open-To-Buy (OTB) and provide insights on category flows.
• Forecast, analyze, and manage product demand to optimize stock levels.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align forecasts, promotions and inventory.
• Develop replenishment and allocation plans with category managers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Forecasting

Inventory management

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Forecasting software

ERP systems

Job description

The Merchandising/Inventory Planner plays a critical role within the supply chain team at PCNA. This position is responsible for driving decisions and strategies that optimize sales, margins, inventory turnover, and GMROI goals.

Working closely with Category Managers, this individual will develop, execute, and refine strategies aligned with company objectives to deliver best-in-class category and inventory performance.