Inventory Planning and Replenishment Manager

Job Title:

Supply Chain Planning Analyst / Replenishment Planner

Location: Bellevue, WA (Onsite)
Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension or conversion

We are seeking a highly analytical and adaptable Supply Chain Planning Analyst to manage planning and replenishment activities for retail stores. This role plays a critical part in ensuring optimal inventory levels, strong service performance, and effective cross-functional collaboration. The environment can be fast-paced and occasionally chaotic, making strong communication and organizational skills essential.

• Analyzing large datasets to support planning and replenishment decisions

• Making retail replenishment, allocation, and supply purchasing decisions

• Reviewing projected inventory levels and addressing potential shortages or excess

• Partnering with cross-functional teams to align demand, supply, and inventory strategies

• Manage the Planning & Replenishment process for retail stores

• Test and validate replenishment plan assumptions using historical data

• Review projected store inventory and mitigate inventory risks or excess positions

• Partner with Demand Planning, Allocation Planning, Inventory Planning, Procurement, and Product teams on new product launches and ongoing replenishment

• Identify and model alternate supply networks and store assortment strategies to improve service levels and inventory performance

• Model store assortment and develop inventory and service strategies

• Jointly review store service levels and replenishment strategies with retail leadership and buying teams

• Root-cause process failures and drive continuous process improvements

• Lead and support business projects as assigned

• Experience in telecom and/or supply chain environments

• Exposure to ERP planning, demand/supply planning, or allocation planning

• Experience with planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, o9
  , or similar (preferred, not required)

• Working knowledge of DRP methodologies and supply chain management, with the ability to train others

• Experience using planning systems (SAP, Oracle, o9, or equivalent)

• Experience implementing supply chain systems and process improvements (CPFR, VMI, ERP, APS)

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to lead cross-functional projects

• Ability to develop strategies and process innovations aligned with business goals

• Basic SQL knowledge

• Strong ability to influence and collaborate with business partners (peers and up to 2 levels of leadership)

• Advanced Excel modeling skills required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About Manpower Group, Parent Company of:
Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

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