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iRiS Recruiting Solutions

Inventory Planning Manager

Posted: Today

Applies on irisrecruiting.com

The role

We’re seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented Sr. Inventory Planner with proven experience managing inventory for major retailers or as a supplier to major retail accounts. This role is critical to keeping our products optimally stocked, forecasted, and replenished across key retail channels.

The ideal candidate has exceptional Excel skills, a strong understanding of retail inventory dynamics, and experience in demand forecasting, replenishment strategies, and retailer supply chain and replenishment systems.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and refine demand forecasts using historical sales data, trends, promotions, and seasonality

Collaborate with retailer replenishment managers and internal account teams to meet in-stock, forecast accuracy, and inventory turn targets

Analyze POS and DC-level data through retailer replenishment portals to guide strategy

Use advanced Excel modeling to manage weekly forecasts and monitor sell-through, weeks of supply, and on-hand inventory

Manage inventory levels across the supply chain to minimize stockouts and excess inventory

Partner with supply chain, sales, and logistics teams to plan purchase orders, production runs, and shipping schedules

Identify inventory risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies

Track and report KPIs such as forecast accuracy, OTIF (On Time In Full), and fill rates

Requirements

5+ years of inventory planning experience, with at least 2 years focused on a major retail account

Expert-level Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, INDEX/MATCH, data modeling); VBA/Macros a plus

Proficiency in retailer replenishment and supplier portals required

Strong analytical skills with an eye for trends, anomalies, and opportunities in large datasets

Experience with forecasting tools, inventory management systems, or ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle)

Deep understanding of supply chain principles: lead times, safety stock, and replenishment cycles

Strong communication skills — able to explain forecasts and recommendations to non-technical audiences

What We Offer

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to work with industry-leading retail partners

Growth and development in a dynamic supply chain environment

📩 Contact us to learn more!