Inventory Planner

Stio•Jackson, WY

5d•$55,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Stio® is an omni-channel mountain brand that designs, develops and sells beautiful, functional, and innovative apparel, footwear and other accessories infused with the soul of the mountain lifestyle. With headquarters in Jackson, Wyoming, Stio draws inspiration from the surrounding Teton Range and offers product via Stio.com, catalog, B2B and its Mountain Studio® retail locations. We live and love mountain life, and as such see ourselves as caretakers of the resources that provide it. We are proud partners of Protect Our Winters and the Conservation Alliance among many other organizations. We have a strong preferred materials platform, use Bluesign® approved textiles wherever possible, audit our supply chains for best practices, and operate our workplaces responsibly. We think that outside is the best side and that you can’t improve on nature. It’s good for mind, body and soul, and it’s our responsibility to help enable access for all people, regardless of race, gender, beliefs, background or ability. We strive for inclusion at Stio and in our local and national communities. YOUR ROLE The Inventory Planner (IP) serves an important role in demand planning and inventory management at Stio. The IP supports the Inventory Planning team with reporting, and inventory planning and management administrative tasks. This position will support the seasonal purchasing process and in-season inventory management as well as own all tasks associated with pricing management. The IP reports to the Sr. Category Planning Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, engineering, economics, operations management, or equivalent.
2+ years of experience in planning, finance, or supply chain analysis
Possess a clear understanding of financial measurements including sales, gross margin, return rate, months on hand, sell through, turn rate, and how to positively impact these metrics
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations and processes.
Excellent computer skills, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, charts, logical functions (sumif, vlookup, etc.)
Strong critical thinking, data mining and problem-solving skills.
Must be dependable, team player, organized, self-motivated and detail oriented.
High energy and results oriented. Looking to make improvements and change.
Willingness and ability to take on wide array of ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests.
Proven ability to prioritize and focus to deliver timely work.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

Partner to create pre-season, item-level sales and inventory plans that align with historical performance, merchandising strategies and financial targets
Re-Forecast item level plans in season and perform ad hoc analysis to identify inventory risks or opportunities. Ensure alignment with tops-down, monthly forecast and channel level goals
Develop a comprehensive purchasing strategy of a collection of styles in collaboration with cross-functional partners. This includes building style-level size curves and analyzing historical color performance to ensure the accuracy of all purchasing decisions and support overall buying efforts.
Recap and analyze monthly actuals to plan and LY to find key takeaways and partner on action plans to maximize margin and performance.
Manage pricing and markdown process to maximize sales and margin, while meeting sell through targets on seasonal styles
Maintain SKU Master including new SKU creation and lifecycle management
Audit and manage inventory availability across sales channels. Coordinate with marketing and channel owners for inventory demand optimization
Document Inventory Planning processes and procedures related to the planning, procurement, and in season Management phases of inventory management
Actively partner cross functionally to drive shared business goals and key outcomes
Commitment to our company Mission, Vision, and Values