Sr Inventory Planner
Michaels Stores•Irving, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Senior Planner looks at the "big picture." They manage the most complex categories and mentor junior team members while refining the tools and processes used by the team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) highly valued.
- 5–8+ years of experience in inventory planning or supply chain strategy.
- Demonstrated track record of managing high-volume, complex product categories.
- Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex, high-impact unit demand forecasts; lead initiatives to improve overall forecast accuracy metrics across the department.
- Oversee the total lifecycle of high-volume categories, ensuring inventory turns are optimized from launch to exit.
- Bring deep historical and competitive insights to cross-functional leadership to pivot the assortment strategy for future seasons.
- Develop high-level exit strategies for distressed inventory and lead the team in reacting to major shifts in business performance.
- Act as the lead inventory business partner for senior category managers, ensuring inventory goals align with broader financial targets.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- telemedicine services
- flexible spending accounts
- commuter benefits
- tuition assistance
- adoption assistance
- various voluntary insurance options
- employee discounts
- access to partner discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
