Inventory Planner – Specialized Retail

JOB SUMMARY

This role will work within the systems established in the USA sales operations business for Specialized but will be a member of the USA Retail LLC; visits to retail and weekly meetings will be required to incorporate feedback from managers and employees in stores to replenish the product range. The Inventory Planner will use established merchandising practices and analytics to build a range plan by store segment, setting reorder points for core inventory, and managing the days on hand to targeted levels. This position may be remote.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Responsible for submitting store stocking and special orders for SBC, and other vendors.
• Create a replenishment plan, managing assigned categories to weeks of supply and Open-to-buy goals, this includes,
• Creating Oracle/B2B/POS orders/purchase orders, managing status of back-orders, finding alternative solutions to gaps and gain store feedback, and collaborate with Merchandising Planning, Forecast Planning, retail managers, and store teams to provide feedback on range and replenishment levels.
• Review trends and focus on well performing products that are tracked and stratified.
• Measure and drive qualitative and quantitative progress against identified action items i.e. Rider Availability (in-stock levels)
• Plan for new product launches and coordinate with the Merchandise Planner on upcoming launches to ensure inventory is on-hand.
• Work with the Retail Leadership team to refine the systems and increase efficiencies to scale program within the USA.
• Adhere to OTB spend while achieving planned turnover and revenue growth in their assigned category.
• Optimize the automated replenishment system parameters based on rate of sales, lead times, and order frequency to ensure meeting our inventory levels, in stock and store sales goals.
• Analyze excess inventory; create and monitor action plans to minimize inventory liability.
• Communicate with store teams and respond to individual store issues as needed.
• Act as a single point of contact for a small group of stores to assist in their connection with the remainder of the merchandising organization.
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN

• Obsessive attention to detail and an internal drive for accuracy
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, time-management, and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated and highly flexible with the ability to work creatively, under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong business insight and curiosity about the cycling industry and our brand3+ years in similar field of work
• Advanced level of knowledge using excel and software to manage data and inventory orders
• Working knowledge of Lightspeed POS is preferred.
• Experience working with Open-to-buy is preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Multi-location retail experience.

TELL ME MORE

• Industry leading Employee Purchase program
• Long term loan of a current model-year demo bike
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance*

• For eligible employees

Here at Specialized we believe that bikes have the power to change lives. Our culture is one of passion, striving to break barriers and have a positive impact on the world.

We want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive. We encourage everyone – especially those from marginalized groups – to apply to our job postings and help us earn the position as the rider's brand of choice. We are always looking for creative, innovative, and passionate people who are eager to contribute to our mission of pedaling the planet forward. Regardless of your qualifications, if you are ready to make a difference, please apply and let us know how you can make an impact at Specialized!

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