Digital Commerce Inventory Planner

UNIQLO•New York, NY

3d•$140,000 - $146,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Planner manages product planning and allocation and replenishment strategies for the UNIQLO USA e-commerce site, with a primary focus on the allocation and replenishment plan. The role develops and executes strategies to optimize sales and maintain product availability, coordinates seasonal and replenishment buys, and analyzes product selling and inventory. It works closely with merchandising, logistics, warehouse, digital marketing, site merchandising, business leaders, and the customer service center to support business needs and resolve product issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Merchandising/Retail, Finance, or a similar field.
3–5 years of experience in allocation, planning, or merchandising.
High level of experience and proficiency in Excel.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Basic understanding of retail math, including sales, gross margin, GMROI, and WOH.
Excellent analytical and mathematical proficiency, with strong business and financial analysis skills.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility and adaptability when priorities change.

Nice To Haves

Demandware knowledge.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategies to optimize sales, including maintaining ideal in-stock levels.
Ensure seasonal items are available on the site as soon as inventory is available, and place orders for seasonal and replenishment products.
Review and analyze selling performance and manage product inventory for the e-commerce site.
Work closely with merchandising, logistics, and warehouse partners to plan allocation strategies.
Manage replenishment plans to optimize sales and recommend improvements to support the business.
Partner cross-functionally with the Digital Marketing and Site Merchandising teams.
Create and manage exception-based reporting for items with no sales.
Interact with business leaders to support global initiatives to grow the business.
Partner with the customer service center to quickly resolve product issues and ensure customer service is up to speed with business needs.