Strategic Inventory Planner & Forecasting Lead

The Vitamin Shoppe; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health benefits

Equal opportunity employer policies

Job summary

A leading health products retailer in Secaucus seeks a Merchandise Planner to develop and execute inventory strategies. The role involves managing demand forecasting, analyzing inventory accuracy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 4–6+ years in inventory or supply chain planning, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Proficiency in tools such as Relex and Power BI is essential. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of inventory, merchandise, or supply chain planning experience.
• Strong statistical and quantitative reasoning skills.
• Experience working with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Open to Buy for the area of scope.
• Forecast demand using historical sales and trend analysis.
• Optimize inventory models in Relex.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven decision making

Forecasting

Excel proficiency

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Tools

Relex

Power BI

Job description

A leading health products retailer in Secaucus seeks a Merchandise Planner to develop and execute inventory strategies. The role involves managing demand forecasting, analyzing inventory accuracy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 4–6+ years in inventory or supply chain planning, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Proficiency in tools such as Relex and Power BI is essential. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes a diverse workplace.