Inventory Planner - Dormify

About the position

You are responsible for delivering a best-in-class customer experience through the strategic management of inventory for a specific product category. You will partner with the Merchandising, Sourcing, E-commerce teams and counterparts in Retail Inventory and Distribution to maximize sales and in-stocks, optimize inventory turn, and drive profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Merchants to create pre-season, item-level sales plans that align with product rankings, merchandising strategies and tops-down financial goals.
• Design inventory strategies that balance the composition of new and core, carry-over merchandise, support in-stock and turn objectives, and fit within the bounds of departmental receipt budget.
• Determine item level order quantities and flow strategies and partner with Supply Chain Coordinator/Assistant Planner to ensure timely and accurate execution of purchase orders.
• Review catalog proofs to ensure accuracy of SKU information and appropriate representation of key-items. Recommend actions for items on or at risk of backorder.
• Own monthly forecasting of department level open-to-buy and recommend near term actions to achieve sales goals and budgeted inventory EOMs.
• Determine markdown and end-of-life disposition strategies for non-go forward products.
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone
• Transport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis

Requirements

• Previous experience in retail merchandising or degree in merchandising preferred
• Minimum two years of experience in Inventory Management, preferably in e-commerce
• Proven ability to objectively interpret data and extract actionable insights that drive the business
• Proficiency in retail math and experience managing a traditional open-to-buy
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills; comfortable addressing all levels within an organization 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Ability to work onsite in the San Francisco office Monday - Thursday and work remotely on Fridays.

Benefits

• A generous discount on all WSI brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities 
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series