Inventory Planning Analyst

Knitwell Group • New Albany, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Planning Analyst ensures inventory levels are optimally planned and executed by Channel (stores and ecomm,) emphasis by Store and by Size to maximize Sales, Margin, and Inventory Productivity. They will develop and execute a robust allocation strategy that connects with the merchant vision and financial plan for the product categories that they oversee. They will partner cross-functionally to achieve this outcome. Key partners include Merchandise Planning and Merchandising, DC & Store Operations, Location Planning, and the Stores Field Organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, statistics, operations, engineering, supply chain, fashion
• 1-3 years of allocation and business analytics
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work with a diverse team to drive results
• Problem-solving skills - proactively recommends solutions to various stakeholders; can make decisions with limited information
• Self-Starter with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Proven track record of using data to influence decisions to drive profitable outcomes
• High degree of change agility and dynamic thinking
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen - ability to analyze and understand quantitative data
• Strong computer skills and demonstrated ability to learn and apply new software technology. Systems used: JDA Arthur Allocation, Oracle, MicroStrategy, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, MS Outlook

Responsibilities

• Business analysis in support of location level strategies that drive sales, margin, and inventory productivity. This would include partnering with Location Planning on Store, Tier, Region, and Climate level opportunities.
• In select brands, the Inventory Planner will manage inventory for long lifecycle replenishment programs. This include conceptualizing, building, and buying to model stock inventory and managing inventory to a sales and receipt plan.
• Leads the review of allocation strategies for each floor set
• Accountable for providing size analysis and recommendations for future buys and allocation strategies.
• Owns pre-season size profiling reviews
• Collaborates with the Merchant and Merchandise Planner to formulate future business strategies
• Accountable to roll up and publish hindsight information for each business cycle (floorset/quarter/season), identifying opportunities to improve Sales and Margin
• Provides analytics to support internal business partner’s needs (for Home Office and for the Field Organization)
• Proactively seeks out mentoring and training opportunities that facilitate personal development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees