Inventory Planning Analyst

Champion Brands•Jacksonville, FL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Champion Brands is seeking an Inventory Planning Analyst to plan, place, and manage product orders to support sales demand for their Jacksonville operation. This role is crucial for maintaining appropriate inventory levels across multiple brands and SKUs, balancing product availability, freshness, supplier constraints, and warehouse capacity. The Inventory Planning Analyst will collaborate closely with suppliers, sales, warehouse, transportation, and receiving teams to ensure smooth inventory flow, minimize stockouts and excess inventory, and execute promotional and seasonal initiatives. Success in this role will be measured by inventory accuracy, product availability, freshness management, forecasting effectiveness, and overall service level performance.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work with technology/applications/iPad.
Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Excel and inventory management systems.
Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
Knowledge of beverage distribution, supplier ordering cycles, and freshness management is preferred.
VIP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and place purchase orders for beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverage products based on sales forecasts, historical trends, promotions, and inventory targets.
Monitor inventory levels, days on hand (DOH), safety stock targets, product freshness, and supplier lead times to maintain accurate and timely replenishment.
Review sales velocity and demand shifts to adjust ordering plans as needed.
Analyze inventory shortages and overstock situations to identify root causes and help prevent recurrence.
Coordinate closely with suppliers to confirm allocations, availability, lead times, and delivery schedules.
Identify inbound appointment adjustments and added shipments with suppliers, carriers, and warehouse receiving teams to support inventory needs and receiving capacity.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers to support inventory flow and service levels.
Manage ordering for seasonal items, new item launches, promotions, and chain programs.
Review and reconcile supplier confirmations against purchase orders.
Communicate order status, product constraints, and supply issues to the sales teams and Leadership.
Maintain accurate ordering, item setup, and supplier data within VIP Beverage and Order Stream forecasting programs.
Monitor inventory performance metrics and support reporting and trend analysis related to product availability, forecasting accuracy, and inventory performance.
Participate in inventory reviews, demand planning meetings, and process improvement initiatives.