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The Assistant Inventory Planner supports the inventory planning team in driving healthy inventory levels to maximize sales and margin, while owning key components of the in-season store inventory management. This role is analytical and operational, focused on monitoring inventory flow, supporting replenishment decisions, and ensuring strong in-stock performance across channels. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, curious, and eager to build a career in inventory planning. They thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, are comfortable working with data, and have a passion for learning.

Responsibilities

  • Replenishment & Forecasting
  • Category / Brand ownership (smaller level sku counts) from replenishment to allocation including daily replenishment activities, including review of system-generated orders.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate forecasts by analyzing sales trends, inventory levels, and store feedback.
  • Support ad hoc purchase order creation and updates for new items
  • Monitor inventory positions, WOS to identify risks and opportunities
  • Inventory Management
  • Monitor inventory flow from vendor to distribution center to store; identify and resolve shipment issues and exceptions.
  • Support store-level allocations based on inventory needs and upcoming receipts.
  • Assist in maintaining on-time and in-full (OTIF) performance through coordination with vendors and internal partners.
  • Reporting & Analysis
  • Maintain and distribute daily and weekly reports related to inventory, sales, and open orders.
  • Update planning tools, ladder plans, and reference files
  • Support ad-hoc analysis related to new item launches, individual store performance, and other inventory-related trends.
  • Provide visibility to risks and opportunities related to inventory health and receipts.
  • Ensure data accuracy across planning systems and reports.
  • Cross-Functional & Vendor Support
  • Partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Distribution, and Commercialization teams to support inventory execution.
  • Participate in internal and vendor meetings, providing updates on open orders, shipments, and timelines.
  • Communicate with stores and field teams to address inventory-related questions.
  • Own the sampling program from the inventory side with orders and allocations.
  • System Support
  • Support planning system (Relex) with data maintenance and validation
  • Contribute to process improvements and documentation around inventory automation

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 1-3 years of experience in retail or e-commerce environment
  • Strong analytical, organizational, high attention to detail, and communication skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfortable working with data and reports.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience using Relex preferred but not required.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
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