Direct Client - Inventory Planner - Retail ( Mid to Sr level )

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Supply Chain
Excel
PowerPoint
Microsoft Office Suite
Oracle BI
O9 or IMS or some Inventory planning tool
Inventory planning
replenishment planning
Store allocation processes

Job Details

Role: Direct Client - Inventory Planner - Retail ( Mid to Sr level )
Location: Hybrid, Seattle, WA

Job Description
This job contributes to Clients success by leading the development of assigned business units inventory forecasts, which drive the planning processes that support the attainment of sales forecasts and established customer service objectives. Models and acts in accordance with clients guiding principles.

Tops Skills Needed

Top Candidate Skills & How Applied

Years of Experience

1

Skill: Highly Analytical

Application:

1+ Yrs

2

Skill: Strong Technical skills

Application: ERP, Microsoft Office, Excel

2+ Yrs

3

Skill: Replenishment background

Application: Progressive supply chain experience and knowledge of inventory or planning system tools, including store supply replenishment and store allocation processes

1+ Yrs


Degree or certifications required:

  • 4-year degree in supply chain, or related business field

Years experience?:

  • 3-5 years of experience in supply chain and planning environment

Technology requirements?:

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Oracle BI (Optional)
  • O9 or IMS or some Inventory planning tool

Required background? Skills?

  • Attention to detail
  • Strong communication (written and verbal)
  • Knowledge of inventory planning, replenishment planning
  • Store allocation processes
  • Store supply replenishment store supply process
  • Analytical knowledge
  • Ability to clearly and concisely communicate
  • Quantitative and problem-solving skills
  • Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Work independently
  • Proficiency in ERS (Excel, PowerPoint) and has the ability to present
  • Ability to work in ambiguous enviorments

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Sets inventory strategies and service level strategies; recommends optimum inventory levels and provides options to trade off cost vs. service level targets
  • Partners with cross functional teams to create strategies and implements assortment plan changes that reduce waste and increase margin
  • Identifies opportunities to improve store sales and implements appropriate inventory strategies through analysis, recommends store-focused solutions to meet store sales and financial targets
  • Uses experience, insights, and data to anticipate trend shifts and puts preventative measures in place
  • Coordinates with others in response to multiple, competing demands to ensure work is completed in a timely manner
  • Understands necessary audience, including leaders, and tailor's communication to promote collaborative responses
  • Gathers inputs from cross functional teams to craft collaborative messaging that accurately conveys complex situations

Interaction level with team:

  • Highly interactive with cross functional teams

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience with Nordstroms, retail, or large matrixed organizations
  • Progressive supply chain experience
  • Develop strategic plans
  • Project management skills

Disqualifiers:

  • Job hopping
  • Poorly formatted resume/typos
  • Large gaps in resumes
  • Unable to meet hybrid requirements
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