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Inventory Planner
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We are looking for a proactive and analytical Inventory Planner to join our growing apparel brand. This role is key to making sure we always have the right products available across our multiple channels. The ideal candidate will forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and build reporting tools that help the team make smart, data-driven decisions.
Responsibilities
- Forecast demand across B2B, DTC, and Amazon channels by analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and seasonality.
- Plan and place inventory orders for blanks and finished goods to maintain optimal stock levels and support “always in stock” core styles.
- Monitor inventory turnover, sell-through rates, and replenishment needs to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
- Build and maintain dashboards to track sales performance, inventory health, and overages, providing actionable insights for purchasing and merchandising decisions.
- Develop and execute strategies for slow-moving or excess inventory, such as bundling, promotions, or donations.
- Evaluate and implement forecasting and inventory management tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in inventory planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain management in the apparel industry (women’s fashion preferred).
- Strong analytical skills and comfort with large datasets.
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) and data visualization tools.
- Understanding of fashion cycles and multi-channel inventory dynamics.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment in Los Angeles.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Why Join Us
- Play a key role in shaping inventory strategy for a fast-growing apparel brand.
- Drive decisions with your forecasting and data insights.
- Hybrid work model – in office 3 days a week.
- Competitive pay ($70K–$75K), health benefits, PTO, and 401(k).
- Opportunity to build and refine tools that will scale with company growth.
Inventory Planner
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We are looking for a skilled Inventory Planner to become a key member of our team. This role focuses on maintaining balanced inventory levels, ensuring timely product availability, and driving company growth through efficient vendor collaboration. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, adept at managing relationships with both domestic and international suppliers, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee inventory planning and replenishment for assigned vendors, ensuring accurate lead time management.
- Maintain daily communication with global and domestic vendors regarding purchase orders, production timelines, and delivery schedules.
- Analyze demand forecasts and adjust inventory to prevent shortages and overstock situations.
- Initiate and monitor purchase orders, verifying pricing, quantities, and delivery commitments.
- Gather purchase order documentation and accounts payable invoices from vendors and coordinate payment processing.
- Generate and update inventory reports, using data analysis to uncover trends and improvement opportunities.
- Provide regular updates to the Supply Management Team Leader on inventory metrics, vendor performance, and outstanding issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related discipline preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in inventory planning, procurement, or supply chain operations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across cultures and time zones.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP platforms such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
- Multilingual candidates preferred-fluency in Korean, Mandarin Chinese, or other languages is a plus.
Inventory Planner
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**JOB SUMMARY**
Achieve company inventory management goals for aligned suppliers which include but is not limited to: exemplary customer service, purchase order (PO) accuracy (cost, quantity, dates), minimal spoilage and shrink, and managing inventory to the lowest possible Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Execute a replenishment strategy that supports supply chain efficiencies; in conjunction with: - Shipping and receiving. - Warehousing. - Order filling, picking, and packing. - Inventory control and records management. Utilize Inventory systems to achieve optimum inventory and service levels through supplier and item level settings, supply chain best practices, policies, and procedures.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Take strategic action to maintain inventory levels while maximizing customer service levels.
+ Manage Inventory DSO, aged inventory, obsolete inventory, spoilage and shrink to achieve company goals.
+ Collaborate with the local, market and corporate merchandising teams, suppliers, and other functional areas.
+ Demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency of the Manhatten inventory planning tool Demand Planning Replenishment (DPR), to drive the team's performance as indicated by DPR scorecards, dashboards and merchandising key performance indicators (KPIs).
+ Work with the logistics team to maximize supply chain efficiencies.
+ Collaborate/strategize with Inbound Planning to develop programs to maximize efficiencies of receiving and warehousing.
+ Manage Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) count (min 2,300-4,000 SKUs vendor direct, 3500+ redistributed or 750 purchase order perishable lines weekly) and resolve replenishment issues as required.
+ Performance to be sustained at this level while meeting established KPIs.
+ Execute purchasing of new items and proper system set up timely.
+ Actively process salesforce 360 request including NISR and MSR request in timely manner.
+ Follow and react to market conditions within established corporate and market guidelines.
+ Understand seasonal trends for aligned suppliers
+ Manage and understand commodity purchasing dynamics.
+ Execute enterprise purchasing initiatives.
+ Confirm all POs for pricing and quantity.
+ Investigate and resolve late/missing POs.
+ Respond and resolve Cora requests in a timely manner.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education**
High school diploma required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
**Experience**
3+ years of experience. May substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience in place of 3 years Inventory Management/Purchasing experience (Bachelors: +1 year Inventory Management/Purchasing experience).
Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment.
Inventory Management/Purchasing experience in distributor with 10,000+ SKUs preferred.
**Professional Skills**
+ Proficient Excel skills.
+ Strong communication skills with stakeholders on any gaps in product service level.
+ Ability to work cross-functionally across the enterprise.
+ Superb attention to detail and follow up.
+ Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise.
+ Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
+ Adapt to change based on company's priorities. Understand/execute standard replenishment processes and best practices.
+ Excellent tactical replenishment execution skills.
+ Solid organizational and planning skills.
+ Negotiate with suppliers to execute the inventory depletion process.
+ Knowledgeable of product forecasting
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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Inventory Planner
Posted 7 days ago
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**JOB SUMMARY**
Achieve company inventory management goals for aligned suppliers which include but is not limited to: exemplary customer service, purchase order (PO) accuracy (cost, quantity, dates), minimal spoilage and shrink, and managing inventory to the lowest possible Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Execute a replenishment strategy that supports supply chain efficiencies; in conjunction with: - Shipping and receiving. - Warehousing. - Order filling, picking, and packing. - Inventory control and records management. Utilize Inventory systems to achieve optimum inventory and service levels through supplier and item level settings, supply chain best practices, policies, and procedures.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Take strategic action to maintain inventory levels while maximizing customer service levels.
+ Manage Inventory DSO, aged inventory, obsolete inventory, spoilage and shrink to achieve company goals.
+ Collaborate with the local, market and corporate merchandising teams, suppliers, and other functional areas.
+ Demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency of the Manhatten inventory planning tool Demand Planning Replenishment (DPR), to drive the team's performance as indicated by DPR scorecards, dashboards and merchandising key performance indicators (KPIs).
+ Work with the logistics team to maximize supply chain efficiencies.
+ Collaborate/strategize with Inbound Planning to develop programs to maximize efficiencies of receiving and warehousing.
+ Manage Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) count (min 2,300-4,000 SKUs vendor direct, 3500+ redistributed or 750 purchase order perishable lines weekly) and resolve replenishment issues as required.
+ Performance to be sustained at this level while meeting established KPIs.
+ Execute purchasing of new items and proper system set up timely.
+ Actively process salesforce 360 request including NISR and MSR request in timely manner.
+ Follow and react to market conditions within established corporate and market guidelines.
+ Understand seasonal trends for aligned suppliers
+ Manage and understand commodity purchasing dynamics.
+ Execute enterprise purchasing initiatives.
+ Confirm all POs for pricing and quantity.
+ Investigate and resolve late/missing POs.
+ Respond and resolve Cora requests in a timely manner.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education**
High school diploma required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
**Experience**
3+ years of experience. May substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience in place of 3 years Inventory Management/Purchasing experience (Bachelors: +1 year Inventory Management/Purchasing experience).
Experience working within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment.
Inventory Management/Purchasing experience in distributor with 10,000+ SKUs preferred.
**Professional Skills**
+ Proficient Excel skills.
+ Strong communication skills with stakeholders on any gaps in product service level.
+ Ability to work cross-functionally across the enterprise.
+ Superb attention to detail and follow up.
+ Proactive attitude to highlight and address issues as they arise.
+ Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
+ Adapt to change based on company's priorities. Understand/execute standard replenishment processes and best practices.
+ Excellent tactical replenishment execution skills.
+ Solid organizational and planning skills.
+ Negotiate with suppliers to execute the inventory depletion process.
+ Knowledgeable of product forecasting
#LI-CYS4
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Inventory Planner
Posted 7 days ago
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As an Inventory Planner, you will manage our inventory investment by purchasing stock material while obtaining maximum cost savings.
**In this role you will:**
+ Monitor inventory and place orders to ensure proper stock levels are maintained
+ Work closely with suppliers to obtain special deals and to correct supplier deficiencies in service and delivery schedules
+ Review forecast, planner performance, overstock, and other reports as well as other investment tools to maintain proper inventories
+ Eliminate excess and unwanted merchandise by working with suppliers and Product Managers
**What you bring to the table:**
+ Mathematical skills
+ SAP and Microsoft Office experience
+ Customer service skills
+ Ability to manage multiple complex supplier lines simultaneously
+ 1+ years experience required
+ 4 year degree preferred
**Work Shift and Hours:** Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, in office
**Compensation Details:** The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $18.20/hour depending on experience.
**The** **Value of Graybar:**
At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:
+ Multiple plan options for **Medical, Dental, Vision,** and **Prescription Drug** benefits.
+ **Life Insurance** coverage for you and options for your family.
+ Save on expenses with **Flexible Spending Accounts** .
+ Enjoy our **Disability Benefits** at no cost to you.
+ Share in our success with P **rofit Sharing Plans** .
+ **401(k) Savings Plan** with company match to help secure your future.
+ **Paid Vacation** & **Sick Days** to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.
+ Rest and recharge during our **Paid Holidays** throughout the year.
+ Take advantage of our **Paid Wellness Day** to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.
+ Volunteer with **Community Time Off** to give back to the community.
+ **Predictable Work Schedules** to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.
+ Celebrate your and others' achievements with our **Employee Recognition Program** .
+ Reach your career goals with our **Educational Reimbursement** and **Career Development Programs** .
+ And **More Perks** that support your well-being and career growth.
Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.
**Why should you join Graybar?**
At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it's the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.
We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.
That's what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.
**Apply now and find out what's next for you.**
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Inventory Planner
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We are looking for a proactive and analytical Inventory Planner to join our growing apparel brand. This role is key to making sure we always have the right products available across our multiple channels. The ideal candidate will forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and build reporting tools that help the team make smart, data-driven decisions.
Responsibilities
- Forecast demand across B2B, DTC, and Amazon channels by analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and seasonality.
- Plan and place inventory orders for blanks and finished goods to maintain optimal stock levels and support “always in stock” core styles.
- Monitor inventory turnover, sell-through rates, and replenishment needs to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
- Build and maintain dashboards to track sales performance, inventory health, and overages, providing actionable insights for purchasing and merchandising decisions.
- Develop and execute strategies for slow-moving or excess inventory, such as bundling, promotions, or donations.
- Evaluate and implement forecasting and inventory management tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in inventory planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain management in the apparel industry (women’s fashion preferred).
- Strong analytical skills and comfort with large datasets.
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) and data visualization tools.
- Understanding of fashion cycles and multi-channel inventory dynamics.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment in Los Angeles.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Why Join Us
- Play a key role in shaping inventory strategy for a fast-growing apparel brand.
- Drive decisions with your forecasting and data insights.
- Hybrid work model – in office 3 days a week.
- Competitive pay ($70K–$75K), health benefits, PTO, and 401(k).
- Opportunity to build and refine tools that will scale with company growth.
Inventory Planner
Posted today
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Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Inventory Planner to become a key member of our team. This role focuses on maintaining balanced inventory levels, ensuring timely product availability, and driving company growth through efficient vendor collaboration. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, adept at managing relationships with both domestic and international suppliers, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee inventory planning and replenishment for assigned vendors, ensuring accurate lead time management.
- Maintain daily communication with global and domestic vendors regarding purchase orders, production timelines, and delivery schedules.
- Analyze demand forecasts and adjust inventory to prevent shortages and overstock situations.
- Initiate and monitor purchase orders, verifying pricing, quantities, and delivery commitments.
- Gather purchase order documentation and accounts payable invoices from vendors and coordinate payment processing.
- Generate and update inventory reports, using data analysis to uncover trends and improvement opportunities.
- Provide regular updates to the Supply Management Team Leader on inventory metrics, vendor performance, and outstanding issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related discipline preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in inventory planning, procurement, or supply chain operations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across cultures and time zones.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP platforms such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
- Multilingual candidates preferred-fluency in Korean, Mandarin Chinese, or other languages is a plus.
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Supply & Inventory Planner
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We are seeking a Senior Supply & Inventory Planner to manage end-to-end (E2E) inventory planning for North America, with a focus on supporting the Canada supply chain optimization project. This role ensures marketplace demand aligns with supply, drives efficient purchasing, and safeguards inventory health. The planner will collaborate with cross-functional partners to proactively resolve risks and ensure timely product delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Inventory Planning: Oversee weekly/bi-weekly purchasing of finished goods, supporting Consumer x Field of Play (FoP) strategies.
- Supply Health Management: Create purchase orders, adjust supply parameters, and optimize delivery timing vs. revenue opportunities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Consumer x FoP, DSM, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Brand, and Global Supply & Manufacturing teams.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Leverage dashboards and reports to track KPIs, identify risks, and provide inventory insights to stakeholders.
- Problem Solving: Proactively resolve supply chain challenges, escalating where needed to ensure timely delivery.
- Process Improvement: Drive efficiency by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, refine planning tools, and enhance inventory practices.
Must Have:
- 5+ years of supply planning, inventory management, or related supply chain experience
- End-to-end retail product planning and large SKU management
- ERP system experience (SAP preferred)
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros)
- Proven ability to simplify complex data and communicate effectively
Nice to Have:
- Retail marketplace or end-customer management background
- Experience with Cognos or similar planning tools
- Awareness of timing-critical product delivery in retail environments
- High-level communication and collaboration skills
About BrickRed Systems:
BrickRed Systems is a global leader in next-generation technology, consulting, and business process service companies. We enable clients to navigate their digital transformation. BrickRed Systems delivers a range of consulting services to our clients across multiple industries around the world. Our practices employ highly skilled and experienced individuals with a client-centric passion for innovation and delivery excellence.
With ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification and over a decade of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we harness the power of cognitive computing hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.
Senior Inventory Planner
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24 Seven is partnering with a top global sportswear client to help them find a Senior Inventory Planner for this onsite position in Portland, OR. This is a 6 month contract with potential to extend working 4 days a week onsite starting ASAP. While on contract, you'd be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more.
Ideal Candidate: will have at least 5+ years of supply planning, inventory management, or related supply chain experience.
Role Overview:
The North America Supply & Inventory Planning (S&IP) team ensures healthy inventory across the region by aligning marketplace demand with supply. As part of Demand & Supply Management (DSM), we use insights and objectives to drive strategies that meet consumer needs.
We’re seeking a Senior Supply & Inventory Planner to oversee end-to-end planning for a key business segment. This role serves as the main contact for inventory needs, collaborating across teams to align demand with production and proactively address risks or disruptions.
Key Responsibilities:
• End-to-End Supply & Inventory Planning: Oversee the regular (weekly/bi-weekly) purchasing of finished goods, ensuring timely and efficient execution to support Consumer x Field of Play strategies.
• Supply Health Management: Create purchase orders, adjust supply parameters, and analyze opportunities for optimizing supply efficiency. Manage tradeoffs related to delivery timing and revenue opportunities, ensuring healthy inventory levels through proactive decision-making.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Consumer x FoP teams, DSM counterparts, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Brand, and Global Supply & Manufacturing Partners to ensure alignment on inventory targets and delivery expectations.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Leverage multiple reports and dashboards to track key metrics, identify risks, and drive solutions to ensure on-time delivery and inventory productivity. Provide regular updates to business partners on inventory status and performance.
• Problem Solving & Escalation: Address and resolve operational challenges, escalating issues as needed to ensure timely purchasing, on-time delivery, and overall inventory health.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to continuous process improvements by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, optimize planning tools, and refine inventory management practices.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 years of supply planning, inventory management, or related supply chain experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex data and translate it into strategic insights for diverse audiences.
• Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and use data to inform decision-making.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros) are essential.
• Ability to shift seamlessly between strategic, tactical, and operational responsibilities, with a focus on executing high-level plans while managing day-to-day operational details.
• Strong decision-making abilities, particularly in ambiguous or high-pressure situations, with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Superior interpersonal skills with experience building relationships across teams, functions, and regions.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP systems is preferred; proficiency in planning tools and software is a plus.
• Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Associate Inventory Planner
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Key Responsibilities:
-Responsible for implementing and maintaining item/location level inventory plans for a group of product categories
- Manage monthly forecasts cycle for product categories
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure inventory strategies are aligned
- Partner with replenishment team to ensure proper execution of inventory plans, ensuring desired in stock levels are achieved
- Monitor inventory pipeline, anticipate and proactively communicate issues, and develop mitigation plans for any pipeline gaps
- Translate strategy into tactics, enabling execution
- Drive inventory and replenishment strategies to support assigned categories including resets, promotions, events, seasonal /entry and exit, etc.
- Subject matter expert in planning / replenishment systems and thus utilize system capabilities to drive inventory to right location in the right quantity to support sales while also improving inventory productivity
- Analyzes business performance, develops insights and translates into strategies to drive sales and inventory productivity
- Monitor and report on important changes and/or challenges in a timely manner to support sales and financial objectives
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree required or equivalent combination of education and related experience
- 2+ years experience in demand, merchandise planning, replenishment or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
-Strong analytical skills
-Self-driven and highly motivated
-Approaches problems with curiosity and is solution oriented
-Strong communication skills, both written and oral
-Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
-Ability to work effectively within a team and build positive relationships cross-functionally
-Proficient in Microsoft Excel, MS office
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Lowe's is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com .
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