Inventory Planner

Staples • Framingham, MA

383d

About The Position

The Inventory Planner at Staples, Inc. is responsible for creating and maintaining financial plans for assigned categories and vendors, ensuring that merchandising and inventory plans align with sales, inventory turns, margin, and service level objectives. This role involves managing inventory flow for FBA products, optimizing inventory levels across eMarketplace platforms, particularly Amazon, and driving sales and profit while delivering a superior customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of progressively complex experience in inventory management, operations, or a related field, with specific experience in eMarketplace platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in scaling inventory in Marketplaces specifically Fulfilled by Amazon.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS, CSCMP).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects in eMarketplace operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage item set up and pack list creation for FBA shipments.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels across eMarketplace platforms, particularly Amazon and FBA through accurate forecasting.
• Utilize planning tools to accurately forecast inventory levels and achieve budgeted goals.
• Provide future purchase guidance to vendor partners based on forecasted demand.
• Place, track, expedite, and maintain purchase orders.
• Communicate and escalate critical vendor supply chain issues to minimize impacts to customer service.
• Understand and action key daily reports such as daily out of stocks and vendor/sku level inventory constraints.
• Create sales and margin plans by analyzing trends and accounting for promotions and seasonality.
• Manage 3PL performance related to inventory for eMarketplace platforms.
• Develop new ideas aimed at optimizing inventory to increase turn and maintain high service levels.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for inventory and operations.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible PTO (22 days)
• Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
• Online and Retail Discounts
• Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree