Inventory Planning Analyst

Vera Bradley•Roanoke, IN

6d•$58,100 - $87,100

About The Position

Schedules and plans the purchasing of purchased finished goods utilizing MRP. Prioritizes and monitors inventory, and adjusts the plan as needed. Performs required reporting duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Utilizes MRP in the planning of purchased finished goods Analyzes inventory needs, determines domestic or offshore production Identifies patterns in product and supplier performance to help drive purchasing decisions Creates and maintains purchase orders Makes decisions regarding inventory levels, purchases, moving PO due dates, and cancellations Maintains and improves tools associated with planning of purchased finished goods Participates in Microsoft Dynamics/MRP improvement initiatives Works with Merchandise Planning to reconcile supply and demand and to help with the S&OP process Collaborates with Inventory Planning team to review inventory planning parameters to establish/maintain appropriate customer service driven safety stock/reorder point levels for components and/or finished goods Build and maintain seasonal sample catalogs to support internal ordering processes Create and distribute sample order forms to cross-functional departments to collect sample product requests Consolidate departmental orders and coordinate sample purchasing requirements and place purchase orders for sample product Maintain accurate records of sample inventory, purchase orders, and allocations and communicate status updates and resolve issues related to sample orders and deliveries Oversee orders for allocation and delivery consistent with Vera Bradley’s shipping policy including inventory allocation, delivery priority, resolving questions, and adherence to special instructions including Early Order Period, Sales Consultant and Departmental orders Establish and maintain allocation rules regarding fulfillment process, including adherence to release rules and managing customer priority shipping Collaborate with Microsoft Dynamics business analysts to interpret business challenges and make recommendations to optimize systemic allocation and delivery flows Monitor all backorders, cycle times and unallocated product, communicating needs to Inventory Planning and/or Distribution to shorten fulfillment lead times Establish and maintain the flow of orders to the distribution center for shipping while maximizing order fulfillment and minimizing average deliveries per order Perform allocation procedure analysis while providing recommendations on best practices, process improvements and development of innovative solutions Performs complex ad hoc analysis as needed Performs other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree majoring in business, supply chain or related field strongly preferred APICS CPIM or CSCP certification desired KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office environments – utilizing an office desk and computer – sitting, reading, listening and speaking. Occasional walking, standing, reaching and bending. Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phone Repetitive hand/wrist motion We are proud of the competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit package provided to our associates and their families. Our compensation package is designed to meet our associates today and help them plan for the future. Health Benefits Vera Bradley offers a variety of medical, dental and vision programs to meet your family’s health care needs. Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan Dental Vision Flexible spending accounts Survivor Benefits Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen. Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance Accidental Death and Disability insurance Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children Income Protection If you are unable to work due to illness or injury Vera Bradley provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you. Short-term disability Long-term disability Retirement Plan The Vera Bradley 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement) Strong line up of professionally managed funds Safe-harbor plan design Paid Time Off Enjoy generous time off programs. Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more 9 paid holidays a year Paid bereavement leave Give Back Opportunities Vera Bradley offers the opportunity to serve your community. Voluntary Time Off Holistic Wellness Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement Product Discount Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products Ancillary Benefits and Programs Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. Vera Bradley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. For more information, please click the following links: Vera Bradley's Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in English) Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in Spanish) Pay Transparency (in English) Pay Transparency (in Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster Right to Work Poster (English) Right to Work Poster (Spanish) California Privacy Notice If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] . Please include the accommodation you are requesting and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation and other EEO/Affirmative Action issues will be responded to from this e-mail address. Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled. Base Pay Range: $58,100.00 - $87,100.00 Vera Bradley’s compensation ranges are based on market data and comply with all local, state and federal regulations. Individual pay within the listed range depends on work location, skills, experience, and relevant education. The posted salary reflects base pay only and excludes bonuses, equity, or other incentives, if applicable.

Requirements

3+ year purchasing or material planning experience preferred
Good PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Outlook
Excellent MS Excel skills required
Microsoft Dynamics & Power BI skills preferred
Strong team player
Detail oriented with ability to prioritize and manage workload
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong decision making ability
Good interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree majoring in business, supply chain or related field strongly preferred
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification desired

Responsibilities

Utilizes MRP in the planning of purchased finished goods
Analyzes inventory needs, determines domestic or offshore production
Identifies patterns in product and supplier performance to help drive purchasing decisions
Creates and maintains purchase orders
Makes decisions regarding inventory levels, purchases, moving PO due dates, and cancellations
Maintains and improves tools associated with planning of purchased finished goods
Participates in Microsoft Dynamics/MRP improvement initiatives
Works with Merchandise Planning to reconcile supply and demand and to help with the S&OP process
Collaborates with Inventory Planning team to review inventory planning parameters to establish/maintain appropriate customer service driven safety stock/reorder point levels for components and/or finished goods
Build and maintain seasonal sample catalogs to support internal ordering processes
Create and distribute sample order forms to cross-functional departments to collect sample product requests
Consolidate departmental orders and coordinate sample purchasing requirements and place purchase orders for sample product
Maintain accurate records of sample inventory, purchase orders, and allocations and communicate status updates and resolve issues related to sample orders and deliveries
Oversee orders for allocation and delivery consistent with Vera Bradley’s shipping policy including inventory allocation, delivery priority, resolving questions, and adherence to special instructions including Early Order Period, Sales Consultant and Departmental orders
Establish and maintain allocation rules regarding fulfillment process, including adherence to release rules and managing customer priority shipping
Collaborate with Microsoft Dynamics business analysts to interpret business challenges and make recommendations to optimize systemic allocation and delivery flows
Monitor all backorders, cycle times and unallocated product, communicating needs to Inventory Planning and/or Distribution to shorten fulfillment lead times
Establish and maintain the flow of orders to the distribution center for shipping while maximizing order fulfillment and minimizing average deliveries per order
Perform allocation procedure analysis while providing recommendations on best practices, process improvements and development of innovative solutions
Performs complex ad hoc analysis as needed
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health Benefits
Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Survivor Benefits
Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.
Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
Accidental Death and Disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children
Income Protection
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Retirement Plan
401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
Strong line up of professionally managed funds
Safe-harbor plan design
Paid Time Off
Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
9 paid holidays a year
Paid bereavement leave
Give Back Opportunities
Voluntary Time Off
Holistic Wellness
Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts
Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement
Product Discount
Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products
Ancillary Benefits and Programs
Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac