Senior Inventory Planner

HOMAGE•Columbus, OH

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Inventory Planner is responsible for owning and driving item-level inventory strategy, demand forecasting, and inventory performance across channels. This role partners cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and Finance teams to optimize inventory positions, maximize sales and margin, and minimize risk. The Senior Inventory Planner plays a key role in improving item-level forecasting accuracy, refining planning processes, and driving inventory performance across the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising, Business, or related field
3-5+ years of experience in inventory planning, demand planning, or merchandise planning.
Highly detail-oriented with strong execution skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy
Highly analytical with a passion for numbers
Curious, self-motivated individual who can problem solve challenges and anticipate potential blockers.
Proven ability to own and drive business outcomes and process improvements
Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership
Self-sufficient and capable of seeking alignment to achieve deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, confident presentation skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
Strong financial and analytical acumen
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
Candidates should have the legal right to work in the United States and should be willing to submit to a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with planning, forecasting, or inventory management systems (NetSuite, ERP, BI tools, or other) preferred

Responsibilities

Own and execute item-level and seasonal inventory planning processes in partnership with merchandising and planning, influencing assortment, depth, and timing decisions to achieve financial targets
Own buy depth, flow strategy, and allocation across channels, optimizing inventory investment to maximize revenue, margin, and inventory turn
Manage and maintain open-to-buy plans in partnership with planning leadership, ensuring alignment with inventory targets and financial goals
Partner with sourcing team and external vendors to align production strategies with demand forecasts, managing communication of inventory needs, timelines, and delivery expectations
Own in-season item and inventory reforecasting, allocation, and inventory interventions to maximize in-stock rate while minimizing inventory needs
Support scenario planning to assess risks and opportunities related to demand variability and supply constraints
Oversee purchase order placement and accuracy in partnership with sourcing teams, ensuring alignment with inventory strategy and financial plans
Own key inventory performance metrics including in-stock rate, inventory turn, and forecast accuracy for assigned categories
Develop and manage regular reporting that drives new insights on inventory performance, opportunities, and risk
Other duties as assigned