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The Item Planner serves as a results-driven advocate focused on in-season item sales forecasts and inventory optimization. This role is responsible for updating inventory plans across distribution centers (DCs) and channels to support pre-season demand plans, as well as adjusting sales forecasts and bulk orders in-season to react to actual demand. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and efficient inventory management and develop strategies to achieve channel sales and inventory targets.

Responsibilities

  • Pre-Season Partner with Channel Merchants and Allocation teams to confirm pre-season demand forecasts by DC to inform Supply Chain and Supply Planning activities.
  • Input DTC bulk orders into D365 to protect pooled inventory for DTC channels.
  • In-Season Update current season item/color DTC sales forecasts and replenishment plans monthly based on trend and inventory availability.
  • Adjust bulk orders to align with updated sales forecasts.
  • Facilitate cross-channel alignment for constrained inventory where supply is less than demand.
  • Develop item-level discounts, promotional, and clearance strategies, including what-if scenarios, to achieve sales or end inventory plans.
  • Weekly in-season DTC style/color reforecasts and insights.
  • Monthly updates and summaries of DTC item/color sales and purchase/receipt forecasts and notation of bulk needs.
  • Discount, promotional, and end-of-season clearance strategies and scenario planning.

Requirements

  • College degree in a related field, Business Administration, Economics or Supply Chain Preferred
  • Strong background in merchandise planning and inventory optimization, preferably within the retail industry.
  • 3+ years of experience in managing demand forecasts / forecasting sales, optimizing buy quantities, and analyzing inventory trends within the retail consumer products sector.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams including buyers, planners and allocators.
  • A results-driven mindset, strong problem-solving skills to develop effective strategies and the ability to identify opportunities for sales and inventory optimization.
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Expert knowledge of Excel is required with experience using demand forecasting and ERP inventory management systems (e.g., D365).
  • Analytical: Strong Excel skills and experience with statistical forecasting.
  • Accurate: Impeccable attention to detail and comfortable validating your own work.
  • Effective Communicator: Able to consistently communicate and relay pertinent information clearly across internal and external teams.
  • Collaborative: Enjoy working with cross-functional partners, building trust, and fostering a positive team environment.
  • Flexible: Skilled at handling multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and adapting to shifting priorities.
  • Proactive & Prescient: Anticipate opportunities and challenges before they arise and act without being prompted.
  • Confident: Comfortable forming and sharing opinions while prioritizing effectively.
  • Dynamic: Bring enthusiasm and passion for our mission-driven work to “Save Our Home Planet”.
  • Resilient: Thrive in ambiguity and evolving environments.

Benefits

  • Patagonia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement and leave of absence plans.
  • Benefit plans may vary slightly depending on the nature of your employment.
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