Planner, Assistant

The Vitamin Shoppe•Secaucus, NJ

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Inventory Planner supports the inventory planning team in driving healthy inventory levels to maximize sales and margin, while owning key components of the in-season store inventory management. This role is analytical and operational, focused on monitoring inventory flow, supporting replenishment decisions, and ensuring strong in-stock performance across channels. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, curious, and eager to build a career in inventory planning. They thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, are comfortable working with data, and have a passion for learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
1-3 years of experience in retail or e-commerce environment
Strong analytical, organizational, high attention to detail, and communication skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfortable working with data and reports.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Relex preferred but not required.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Responsibilities

Replenishment & Forecasting
Category / Brand ownership (smaller level sku counts) from replenishment to allocation including daily replenishment activities, including review of system-generated orders.
Assist in maintaining accurate forecasts by analyzing sales trends, inventory levels, and store feedback.
Support ad hoc purchase order creation and updates for new items
Monitor inventory positions, WOS to identify risks and opportunities
Inventory Management
Monitor inventory flow from vendor to distribution center to store; identify and resolve shipment issues and exceptions.
Support store-level allocations based on inventory needs and upcoming receipts.
Assist in maintaining on-time and in-full (OTIF) performance through coordination with vendors and internal partners.
Reporting & Analysis
Maintain and distribute daily and weekly reports related to inventory, sales, and open orders.
Update planning tools, ladder plans, and reference files
Support ad-hoc analysis related to new item launches, individual store performance, and other inventory-related trends.
Provide visibility to risks and opportunities related to inventory health and receipts.
Ensure data accuracy across planning systems and reports.
Cross-Functional & Vendor Support
Partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Distribution, and Commercialization teams to support inventory execution.
Participate in internal and vendor meetings, providing updates on open orders, shipments, and timelines.
Communicate with stores and field teams to address inventory-related questions.
Own the sampling program from the inventory side with orders and allocations.
System Support
Support planning system (Relex) with data maintenance and validation
Contribute to process improvements and documentation around inventory automation