Inventory Planning Manager

3+ years of retail industry experience in forecasting and/or supply planning in retail, ecommerce, or CPG
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Develop and maintain promotional, seasonal and event forecasts with the goal of forecast improvement, accounting for market intelligence for an assigned assortment of Healthcare categories.
Work collaboratively with merchants, vendors, and other parts of the business to ensure that key factors influencing supply and demand are understood and accounted for in the forecast.
Maintain inventory and purchase plans using Blue Yonder Fulfill and Order Optimization modules, and maintain open order accuracy.
Be an engaged primary point of contact for internal and external partners to solve for stock-out occurrences, supplier constraints, and ad hoc opportunities within assigned span of control.
Partner with Finance, Logistics & Transportation organization to identify supply chain and financial opportunities.
Represent project standards by attending and facilitating meetings to prioritize inventory requirements across the organization.
Collaborate with vendors, carriers, and DC teams to enable on time and in-full delivery of purchase orders.
Join forces by partnering effectively with Merchandising, Logistics, and other applicable departments to achieve business goals and support our customers.

Blue Yonder Forecasting & Replenishment
Mastery of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge
Experience using quantitative technical tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL, ThoughtSpot, Oracle) a plus
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to calculate and analyze key forecasting metrics
Business/financial acumen and supply chain knowledge
Communication and influencing skills
Good judgment and decision-making ability
Motivated self-starter that displays intellectual curiosity