Strategic Inventory Planner (Hybrid) Optimize Availability

Standard Textile; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment (onsite and

401k plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid parental and bereavement leave

Job summary

Standard Textile is seeking an Inventory Planner to oversee inventory planning and optimization across distribution centers. You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Procurement to maintain product availability, reduce backorders, and drive efficiency.

The role includes planning parameter maintenance and generating KPI reports to support strategic decisions. Hybrid work environment with in-office days; knowledge of Oracle Fusion and Salesforce is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (2-5 years).
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, especially Excel, at an intermediate level or higher.
• Experience in inventory planning, supply chain planning, demand planning or related analytical roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels across distribution centers to maintain product availability and minimize excess.
• Monitor backorder risk and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize replenishment.
• Analyze imbalances and execute transfers or rebalancing to improve availability.
• Monitor capacity utilization and optimize storage space to support operations.
• Review inventory positioning to enhance order fulfillment and reduce Wrong DC shipments.
• Maintain planning parameters and master data for accurate planning.
• Lead replenishment activities for consignment accounts.
• Develop risk mitigation plans for backorders, shortages, and slow-moving inventory.
• Create KPI reports and planning analyses to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Procurement, and Supply Chain to resolve issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for inventory optimization and service levels.
• Prepare monthly reports for business reviews with insights and recommendations.
• Participate in strategic supply chain projects and provide cross-functional backup support.

Skills

Inventory planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Collaborative skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Salesforce

Job description

Standard Textile is seeking an Inventory Planner to oversee inventory planning and optimization across distribution centers. You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Procurement to maintain product availability, reduce backorders, and drive efficiency.

The role includes planning parameter maintenance and generating KPI reports to support strategic decisions. Hybrid work environment with in-office days; knowledge of Oracle Fusion and Salesforce is preferred.