Inventory Planning Manager

4 days ago


Emeryville, California, United States Grocery Outlet Full time
About Grocery Outlet

We're a company that's passionate about providing our customers with the best possible shopping experience. Our mission is to touch lives for the better, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team.

About the Role

The Senior Inventory Planner will play a critical role in managing our inventory across the entire supply chain to maximize sales and profit. This person will be a lead on one of our departmental planning teams, working closely with purchasing across all product categories.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead team in decision making for all day-to-day activities, including purchasing quantity decisions, distributions and allocations, inbound warehouse appointments, demand forecasting, replenishment, and reporting and analysis.
  • Oversee department sales, profit, and inventory forecasting in collaboration with purchasing and logistics.
  • Review regular projections/analysis with team for consistency, strategic alignment, and thought process.
  • Advise on optimal pricing decisions to support purchasing, distribution, and selling strategies.
  • Manage inventory at a more specific and tactical level for certain departments as needed.
  • Execute the allocation of products to stores to maximize sales and profit.
  • Manage and maintain department financial forecasts in conjunction with the open to buy.
  • Conduct ad hoc analysis to understand business opportunities and develop plans to address.
  • Analyze and identify opportunities to improve forecasting, purchasing, and allocation methods.
  • Constantly re-adjust key parameters that drive replenishment to improve inventory position and flow.
  • Partner with planning, purchasing, and IT to develop and enhance tools and processes.
  • Respond to store comments and questions and use feedback constructively to improve practices.
  • Develop annual inventory plans from department to warehouse to store levels by closely working with business leaders/cross-functional partners in accordance to financial objectives.
  • Develop and fosters a cohesive team environment with immediate team and cross-functional partners alike.
  • Manage an Assistant Planner, providing guidance, objectives, and support as needed.
  • Present analytics and reports to various stakeholders to identify and capture business opportunities.
  • Be a strong partner to Store Operators, Sales & Merchandising, Suppliers, and Distribution Centers; communicate clearly and effectively to inform various stakeholders of status and future changes.
  • Visit stores and warehouses as necessary to maintain strong communication and stay on top of opportunities.
About the Pay

We offer a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $105,000 annual, plus an annual bonus program, equity, 401(k) profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, and more. Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About You

We're looking for a talented individual with a Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in areas including but not limited to the following: Merchandise Planning, Demand Forecasting, Inventory Allocation, Financial Planning, Data Analytics. You should have strong analytical skills with attention to detail, creative and strategic thinking, excellent logical thinking and problem-solving skills, and strong communication skills, customer service, organization, and attention to detail. Expert knowledge and use of Excel and BI platforms is a must, and proficiency in other MS Office applications, AS400, and/or SAP is a plus.



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