Demand and Inventory Analyst

We are hiring a Demand and Inventory Deployment Analyst join a top retail company in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This is a 5-month contract role with potential to extend.Responsibilities:

• Develop a forward-looking sales forecast to be used for allocation and buying purposes (based on historical selling patterns, seasonal trends, and promotional activity)
• Formulate an inventory deployment plan to global partners and subsequent inventory receipt plan to support
• Partner with other cross functional teams to ensure seamless flow of communication
• Set and maintain regional forecasting and deployment parameters, taking into account constraints and inputs such as inventory levels, lead time and order cycle, timing of merchandise delivery, minimum presentation quantity/safety stock, distribution size and frequency
• Incorporate order size and frequency into an inventory plan that meets sales, margin, inventory objectives
• Work with Logistics to resolve external constraints that impact inventory flow to distribution centers and stores
• Read and react to business trends, analyzing performance:  adjusting forecasts, partner allocations, and receipt plans
• Manage inventory in support of major events i.e. item launch, promotions, new stores, relocations
• Develop rapport with partners and build credibility through effective communication.
• Coordinate with cross functional partners activities necessary to support and execute quick turn-around on event changes
• Problem solve with cross-functional partners to resolve inventory issues and proactively address constraints
• Identify system inputs from cross-functional teams impacting inventory fulfillment that require further updates to optimize flow
• Identify and address future inventory issues to reduce impact to the business, based on time-phased plan

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a merchandising planning or allocation position
• BA/BS degree
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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