Assistant Merchandise Demand Planner

Sweetwater Sound•Fort Wayne, IN

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Sweetwater, the nation's #1 online retailer of pro audio gear and musical equipment, is seeking an experienced Assistant Merchandise Demand Planner to join our growing Merchandising team! In this role, you will focus on supporting Marketplace growth by coordinating the inventory that is sent to FBA Fulfillment Centers and working with the replenishment team to upkeep inventory support for our monthly sales plans. This is a fast paced position that requires a candidate with a high level of attention to detail and organization, strong communication skills, responsibility to self-start and, who fosters a culture of support and service for internal and external customers.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required; strong Excel skills preferred
Close attention to detail with a high level of organization
Ability to self-start and take ownership of assigned tasks through to completion
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

2–3 years in music instrument retail or equivalent preferred
Familiarity with Amazon Seller Central, inventory reporting tools, or retail planning platforms is a plus
Practical experience with forecasting, including promotional periods, Supply Chain Challenges and product launches
Experience with SQL and capability to query databases for pertinent data
Experience with Data Visualization reporting (DOMO, Power BI, Looker, Tableau etc.)

Responsibilities

Maintain Marketplace Item ID replenishment and maintenance for both Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) and Fulfilled by Marketplace (FBM) channels
Work through team exception reporting on a weekly basis and partner closely with the Marketplaces team to ensure stock levels are aligned with demand
Manage and update Safety Stock, Lead Time, and Minimum Stock levels for specific product categories
Work with the Senior Planner and team directly to make adjustments and provide ad-hoc recommendations as needed
Maintain exception reporting recommendations for planners and category managers
Attend weekly meetings between planning, replenishment, and category management teams.
Foster open communication at the vendor and category level to support cohesive inventory strategies.
Partner with planners, category buyers, and replenishers to ensure the correct inventory metrics are in place at all times.