OB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Sales and Demand Forecasting: ​ 

• Oversee businesses with 500-1,000 SKUs, driving up to $200M annually 

• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather insights, analyze historical data to accurately forecast demand for various products 

• Utilize inventory management systems and tools to review demand forecasts and manage inventory optimization 

• Review key inventory reporting, highlighting key performance metrics and making data-driven recommendations for inventory improvements 

• Identifying opportunities and risks, recognizing trends by product category and attribute at the individual store and store group level 

Inventory Optimization: ​ 

• Set appropriate stock levels for each product category at the correct allocatable level to minimize overstock and understock situations to ensure optimal inventory turn. 

• Partner with manager to develop replenishment plans for each product category and SKU, considering lead times, order quantities, and reorder points 

• Analyze actual sales results compared to plan, re-working future flow plans as needed 

• Regularly analyze sales performance to identify slow-moving items to assist making decisions such as discontinuations or clearance 

• Control optimal multi-warehouse inventory levels  

Data Analysis and Reporting: 

• Generate reporting on inventory performance and work with your manager to recommend strategy adjustments as needed 

• Partner with Data Science team to help transform manual data sets into dynamic Power BI dashboards that fuel analysis and deliberate changes 

• Work cross functionally to develop a story from large data sets to create an action plan accordingly 

Communication and Collaboration: 

• Cross-collaborate closely with (but not limited to) Buying, Planning, Visual Merchandising and Supply Chain to ensure effective communication and coordination 

• Communicate inventory positions for designated product categories to your manager 

• Support a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented environment with a cross-functional team focused on driving sales and optimal store presentation levels  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in inventory management 

• Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication skills 

• Ability to analyze data and provide actionable feedback.  A strong problem-solving skillset 

• Capable of prioritizing workload in a fast paced and dynamic environment 

• Sense of urgency and excitement to be a part of a high-growth retail environment 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to learn systems quickly.  Power BI or Tableau experience a bonus