SWAT Inventory Managment Planner

SwAT Inventory Planner

For over 60 years we have shared stories from across the globe that remind you of a time you cherish, a place you love and people who make you feel at home. We have inspired the home decorator, entertainer and gifter with our unique assortment of products sourced and designed around the world and we continue to be inspired by you. You, your authenticity, impact and distinction drive our success and inspires us to be inclusive, collaborative, open minded, adaptable, honest and respectful.

As a SWAT Inventory Planner, you'll leverage your expertise to support the Inventory Management (IM) team by covering open roles and leading special projects as needed. This dynamic position offers unique exposure to multiple departments, flexing with the evolving needs of the business. You'll be responsible for managing planner functions across assigned departments or categories, while building strong relationships with internal and external partners. When not assigned to a specific area, you'll serve as a role model to other planners by providing training and contributing to tool development. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to grow, develop, and gain a deep understanding of a fast-paced retail organization.

In this role, you will : Develop and manage departmental financial plans in support of merchandising strategies. Partner with merchandising in developing item / program / category strategies to support financial plans. Recommend and execute changes as needed to ensure profitability and productivity. Guide the strategic execution of department initiatives for the Inventory Management Analyst and / or Inventory Management Specialist that support the open Planner position.

Business owner of total Department sales, margin and inventory results

• Manage the department annual financial plans and the monthly Open to Buy forecast at the department and category level with monthly presentation to senior management.
• Partner with Merchant on assortment strategy for core schematic, seasonal shops, and guidelines, ensuring the assortment will meet margin and sales plans. Execute appropriate buys to support.
• Develop preseason and in-season financial plans and analysis (units, sales, and margin) at the SKU, program, collection, or category level.
• Validate cost to assort, create inventory plans and manage order flow quantities to support sales, inventory, margin, DC space, in stock targets and turn plans.
• Develop profitable entrance and exit strategies with merchandising for new, seasonal and core replacement programs including in-season analysis and management.
• Responsible for forecast accuracy.
• Develop and manage PO generation, maintenance, and vendor communication. This includes projections, timely ordering based on lead times, balance between DCs, and flow for shops, guidelines, and advertised goods.

Be an integral partner with Merchandising, Visual, Store Operations, Vendors, Distribution Centers, and E-Commerce

Responsible for Inventory Management Analyst and Specialist development and execution

Demonstrate strong leadership behaviors

What You'll Bring :

Why We Love It

CA Pay Range is $115,000 to $135,000 annually