Stock Planner
Core
Forecast demand, manage inventory KPIs, and own stock plans for product categories to optimize availability and minimize waste.
Role type
Senior Stock Planner
Builds
Stock plans, OTB budgets, and inventory action plans for the gifting and cards business.
Domain
Retail / E-commerce / Gifting
Required skills
Demand forecasting, Inventory KPI analysis, OTB budgeting, Supplier relationship management, Warehousing coordination, Data analysis, Excel proficiency, ERP system usage, Seasonal planning, Process improvement
Preferred skills
Range planning, Merchandising experience, Replenishment strategies, System-driven demand planning tools
Technologies
ERP systems, Excel, Stock planning systems
Responsibilities
Forecast demand and create line-level forecasts by week, Monitor inventory KPIs including stock turns and weeks of cover, Own the stock plan for category including OTB budgets, Identify slow-moving inventory and create action plans, Maintain supplier relationships to reduce lead times, Coordinate with warehousing and logistics, Partner with merchandising and finance, Support seasonal stock planning and post-season consolidation, Build and maintain tools and reports for forecast accuracy, Drive continuous improvement in forecasting and inventory control
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC