Inventory Planner - Dormify

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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
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