Associate Inventory Planner
About The Position
The Associate Inventory Planner is part of the Inventory Planning organization, which strategically plans inventory positions to drive sales, manage inventory turns, and meet or exceed financial targets. The role supports tactical supply and demand management, including tracking purchase orders from their point of origin to the Distribution Center, monitoring transfers, and preparing reports to support business decisions. As proficiency develops, the Associate Inventory Planner is introduced to advanced planning strategies and responsibilities, including ownership of a product category.
Requirements
- Passion for the business and retail.
- Data-driven approach and a curious, entrepreneurial mindset.
- Ability to thrive and adapt in a constantly changing environment.
- Desire and willingness to work collaboratively in a group.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
- Motivation to learn and grow.
- Strong computer skills, including business applications such as MS Windows and MS Office, especially Excel.
- Ability to work onsite at the San Francisco office Monday through Thursday; Friday is optional work from home.
Responsibilities
- Partner to create pre-season, item-level inventory and sales plans aligned with product rankings, merchandising strategies, and top-down financial goals.
- Ensure key-item assortments support presentation minimums, safety-stock requirements, and marketing campaigns.
- Help determine product order quantities and order-placement timing to support sales plans.
- Review and analyze business performance to identify inventory opportunities or liabilities, and take action to adjust inventory targets.
- Own the execution and distribution of weekly, monthly, and quarterly departmental reporting.
- Track purchase orders from point of origin to the Distribution Center and monitor transfers.
- Operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
- Transport materials and equipment, and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis.
Benefits
- Discount on all WSI brands.
- 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer.
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits.
- Tax-free commuter benefits.
- Wellness program supporting physical, financial, and emotional health.
- In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University.
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities.
- Resources for self-development.
- Advisor (mentor) program.
- Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series.
- Potential merit and bonus opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
