Inventory Planning Specialist

School Furniture•Cincinnati, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Inventory Planning Specialist Use your inventory planning, demand forecasting, and ERP skills to help School Outfitters deliver the right products to customers nationwide. Why This Role Matters As an Inventory Planning Specialist at School Outfitters, you’ll help ensure the right products are available at the right time by using inventory data, demand forecasting, ERP systems, replenishment planning, purchasing, and supplier coordination to support customers and improve supply chain performance.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in inventory planning, demand forecasting, replenishment, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations.
Experience with ERP or MRP systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Knowledge of inventory management, supply planning, supplier management, safety stock, reorder points, lead times, and inventory optimization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Finance, Logistics, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze inventory levels, sales trends, forecasts, lead times, and customer demand to support replenishment planning.
Maintain ERP planning parameters, including safety stock, reorder points, and lead times.
Identify and communicate stock-out, excess inventory, obsolescence, and supply continuity risks.
Recommend reorder strategies and inventory plans that support service levels, inventory turns, and business priorities.
Create and manage purchase orders in the ERP system.
Coordinate supplier confirmations, delivery commitments, shipment delays, and order discrepancies.
Share demand forecasts and replenishment plans with strategic suppliers.
Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Supply Chain, and suppliers to align inventory plans with customer needs.
Escalate critical inventory and supply issues with clear recommendations and recovery plans.