Senior Inventory Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wyoming.

📋 Description

• Convert seasonal and in-season inventory strategies into purchase orders and supply requirements based on style, color, and size.

• Develop, uphold, and oversee purchase orders in alignment with approved acquisitions, inventory goals, and delivery specifications.

• Take ownership of the Planning Buy Plan on a monthly basis and as required, integrating demand, inventory, open orders, lead times, vendor capabilities, minimum order quantities, and production limitations.

• Evaluate air versus ocean freight alternatives and suggest delivery methods based on timelines, demand, inventory status, and freight costs.

• Recognize styles that may miss launch or in-season deadlines and formulate business cases for air expedites.

• Convey supply risks and propose delivery prioritization, adjustments to purchase orders, cancellations, expedites, or changes in receipt timing.

• Oversee delivery schedules for seasonal launches, channel requirements, and inventory efficiency while minimizing early or surplus inventory.

• Collaborate with Category Planning regarding inventory targets, weeks of supply, sell-through metrics, and business objectives.

• Ensure accuracy in purchase order, delivery, and supply data within planning systems.

• Assess inventory performance and pinpoint areas for enhancement in lead times, inventory flow, and freight efficiency.

• Assist with forecasting, open-to-buy, inventory assessments, safety stock analytics, and available-to-sell inventory forecasts.

• Work alongside Finance on inventory receipts, purchase commitments, freight expenses, and planned inventory investments.

• Cultivate cross-functional relationships across Planning, Merchandising, Production/Sourcing, Operations, Finance, and other business partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, engineering, economics, operations management, or a related field.

• Over 4 years of experience in supply planning, inventory management, production planning, purchasing, or a similar role; experience in apparel, footwear, outdoor, or consumer products is highly preferred.

• Strong comprehension of seasonal product lifecycles, purchase orders, lead times, inventory flow, and other supply planning components.

• Familiarity with freight methods, transit durations, landed costs, safety stock, and available-to-sell principles.

• Exceptional analytical abilities with a knack for translating analytical insights into practical recommendations and processes.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, charts, and functions like SUMIF and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.

• Experience with planning software is a must; Toolio is preferred.

• Capability to manage multiple seasons, deadlines, and priorities at once.

• Keen attention to detail while keeping a broader perspective on business and inventory goals.

• Proven ability to identify risks early, resolve issues, and communicate effectively across various functions.

• Collaborative, inquisitive, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities may shift rapidly.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

• Company Paid Long Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Programs

• 401k with Match

• Generous paid time off policies

• Gear testing, perks, and additional benefits

• Incentives and benefits included in the compensation package