Inventory Planning Analyst-Womens

Job Description

General Summary:

The Inventory Analyst provides support in creating, managing, and executing sales and inventory plans from investment through allocation at the product/category/item level. The Inventory Analyst is responsible for providing to the IM teams relevant data and analysis throughout the IM lifecycle.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Financial Planning - Forecasting

• Provide data and recommendations to influence the development of department/class level plans
• Assist in the development of department/class level allocation strategies
• Execute strategies for packing, pre-packs, size balancing and inventory balancing

Plan Management - Allocation

• Support in-season management of department/class level plans including ongoing assessments and updates
• Execute initial inventory releases
• Ensure receipt accuracy to support in-season allocation strategies
• Execute in-season price strategies, store level exceptions, and new store allocations
• Forecast inbound/outbound inventory to drive in-stock and to manage DC/store payroll

Business Process Management-Supply Chain Operations

• Execute allocation and replenishment of Basics managed thru demand forecasting and vendor management tools, as required

Qualification

Skills Required:

• Analytic Skills: Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data
• Financial and Business Acumen: Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results; proficiency in retail math
• Problem Solving & Decision Quality: Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions
• Influencing & Negotiation: Can present ideas and directions that lead others to action
• Systems and Tools Acumen: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and have aptitude to learn technical applications quickly
• Collaboration: Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years work experience, preferred