This job contributes to the company's success by leading the development of assigned business units inventory forecasts, which drive the planning processes that support the attainment of sales forecasts and established customer service objectives. Team culture/work environment: • Planning replenishment team, overall a kind group of people • Works hybrid at the SSC Key projects: • Day to Day task support • May have projects moving forward Daily Responsibilities: • Sets inventory strategies and service level strategies; recommends optimum inventory levels and provides options to trade off cost vs. service level targets • Partners with cross functional teams to create strategies and implements assortment plan changes that reduce waste and increase margin • Identifies opportunities to improve store sales and implements appropriate inventory strategies through analysis, recommends store-focused solutions to meet store sales and financial targets • Uses experience, insights, and data to anticipate trend shifts and puts preventative measures in place • Coordinates with others in response to multiple, competing demands to ensure work is completed in a timely manner • Understands necessary audience, including leaders, and tailor’s communication to promote collaborative responses • Gathers inputs from cross functional teams to craft collaborative messaging that accurately conveys complex situations Interaction level with team: • Highly interactive with cross functional teams