Analyst, Channel Planning

Completion of daily activities that support category replenishment, sales and inventory initiatives to make optimum use of the Company's inventory. Partners with regional replenishment team and cross functional teams on all inventory related matters.

Inventory Planning

• Assist in inventory management, adhering to worldwide inventory and availability targets
• Integrate Demand Planning and Regional sales forecasts to identify inventory needs
• Support new launches/strategic initiatives by collaborating with cross functional planning teams on launch execution and receipt timing
• Provide visibility to regions on shipment timing on priority styles and/or new product launches

Reporting

• Proficiently utilize the Business Objects Reporting tool to create reports based on the needs of the business, including sales and inventory analysis, model optimization and project execution
• Tailor reporting to target audience including summarizing analysis, key take-aways and actions
• Introduce new reporting to gain replenishment efficiencies

Communication

• Review, analyze and discuss Worldwide inventory availability levels, constraints, and opportunities
• React to concerns and provide follow-up action points in a timely manner
• Foster internal Planning team environment: communicate unique departmental/regional inventory issues or concerns with team and collaborate on analyses and procedural efficiencies
• Collaborate with cross-functional counterparts in Category Management, Demand Planning, Global Assortment Planning, Supply Management, Distribution and the Regional Supply Chain on product strategies, recovery, and resolution planning

Leadership

• Train new RP team members in system applications and reporting tools; Provide leadership support and mentorship during on-boarding process
• Prepare and present analyses, merchandise trend report analysis, new store updates, and regional event/marketing updates
• Taking the initiative on providing regional updates & sharing regional business highlights

Requirements:

• 1 - 2 years business experience
• Excellent written/verbal communication and diplomacy skills
• College degree, business major preferred, or comparable experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows environment
• Knowledge of MIPS, AS400 systems and RSC Operations
• Excel/Power BI experience