24 Seven Talent · 1 month ago
Associate Inventory Planner
Corte Madera, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$80K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years exp24 Seven Talent is seeking an Associate Inventory Planner to support a fast-paced retail environment. The role focuses on pre-season and in-season inventory planning, analyzing data to create sales plans, and collaborating with merchandising to align inventory strategies with business goals.
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Responsibilities
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify opportunities and risks by department, subclass, collection, and SKU
Create and present department-level inventory and sales plans that support broader business strategies
Develop collection- and SKU-level sales plans with supporting investment quantities and accurate flow forecasts
Reconcile top-down financial targets with bottom-up plans and recommendations
Prioritize workload to ensure timely execution of inventory management initiatives
Partner with merchandising to align inventory strategies with product vision and assortment plans
Drive demand forecasting at the department, subclass, collection, and SKU level
Forecast sales and inventory and recommend actions to maximize opportunities and mitigate risk
Calculate receipt needs based on inventory levels and rate of sale; present buying strategies and inventory investments to leadership
Complete open-to-buy activities at the department and subclass level and present action plans during monthly OTB meetings
Manage the on-order pipeline and coordinate flow requirements with vendors
Focus on top-volume collections/SKUs to maximize in-stock positions, revenue, and customer experience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and/or 5 years of relevant inventory planning or merchandising experience
Advanced Excel skills and the ability to quickly learn new planning and reporting systems
Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive insights from both quantitative and qualitative data
Solid understanding of retail math and inventory planning concepts
Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills with a focus on driving positive financial results
Excellent organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience planning across multiple channels (direct-to-consumer and brick-and-mortar) is a plus
Company
24 Seven Talent
24 Seven partners with companies to get marketing, creative, and digital work done by providing the right talent, innovation, and insights.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Morgan Stanley Asia
2016-10-06Private Equity
Leadership Team
Celeste Gudas
Chairwoman, Founder
Recent News
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