Supply Demand Planner

The Supply Demand Planner is responsible for accurately forecasting inventory levels and developing procurement strategies to optimize inventory investments, achieve service-level goals, and minimize out-of-stock scenarios. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective collaboration and communication skills.

Requirements

• Accurately forecast department and/or vendor-level inventory dollars on hand and inventory turnover rates.
• Develop and execute inventory procurement strategies to optimize inventory investment while exceeding service-level targets.
• Analyze trends to create detailed sales and margin plans, including accounting for promotional activities and seasonality.
• Forecast demand and supply needs using key item planning tools.
• Provide procurement guidance to vendors based on forecasted demand.
• Track, expedite, and maintain purchase orders, escalating critical supply chain issues promptly.
• Act on key daily reports, including inactive inventory, daily out-of-stocks, and forecast exceptions.
• Foster effective vendor relationships, serving as the primary contact for inventory management.
• Manage inactive inventory in partnership with merchandising to optimize disposition (returns or markdowns).
• Forecast and evaluate ad performance and seasonal promotions to maximize sales, margin, and inventory efficiency.
• Perform ad hoc analyses, forecasting various scenarios to advise on optimal profitability strategies.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to optimize efficiency through inventory policy adjustments.
• Support supplier lead time reduction and reliability improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• 22 days of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!