Senior Inventory Planner

Senior Inventory Planner

HOMAGE HQ - Columbus, OH

Position Type Full Time

Founded in 2007, HOMAGE is an apparel company rooted in nostalgia and authenticity. We pay homage to iconic personalities, styles, and moments in sports, pop culture, music, and history. We view ourselves as storytellers, honoring heroes and traditions, our passions and beliefs, and the moments that uplift us and make us feel alive and connected. We create and curate comfortable apparel that sparks connection, tells stories, and empowers you to express yourself.

Our Mission Pay homage to the people, places, and moments that matter.

Our Vision To champion a more connected and celebratory world.

Our Values Compassion | Creativity | Collaboration | Authenticity | Accountability

HOMAGE team members are as eclectic as the stories they tell. They are hardworking, dedicated, creative, and a little quirky with a lot of hustle. HOMAGE team members have a passion for what they do and love to work together to create an amazing product and experience for their customers.

What kind of benefits do HOMAGE team members receive?

• The opportunity to be a part of collaborative, fun team environment
• Unlimited Vacation
• Sick Pay & Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Life insurance paid 100% by HOMAGE
• 401k with Employer Match
• FSA & HSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth and development
• Team Member discount on HOMAGE products

What will you do as a Senior Inventory Planner at HOMAGE?

The Senior Inventory Planner is responsible for owning and driving item-level inventory strategy, demand forecasting, and inventory performance across channels. This role partners cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and Finance teams to optimize inventory positions, maximize sales and margin, and minimize risk. The Senior Inventory Planner plays a key role in improving item-level forecasting accuracy, refining planning processes, and driving inventory performance across the business.

Job Duties

• Own and execute item-level and seasonal inventory planning processes in partnership with merchandising and planning, influencing assortment, depth, and timing decisions to achieve financial targets
• Own buy depth, flow strategy, and allocation across channels, optimizing inventory investment to maximize revenue, margin, and inventory turn
• Manage and maintain open-to-buy plans in partnership with planning leadership, ensuring alignment with inventory targets and financial goals
• Partner with sourcing team and external vendors to align production strategies with demand forecasts, managing communication of inventory needs, timelines, and delivery expectations
• Own in-season item and inventory reforecasting, allocation, and inventory interventions to maximize in-stock rate while minimizing inventory needs
• Support scenario planning to assess risks and opportunities related to demand variability and supply constraints
• Oversee purchase order placement and accuracy in partnership with sourcing teams, ensuring alignment with inventory strategy and financial plans
• Own key inventory performance metrics including in-stock rate, inventory turn, and forecast accuracy for assigned categories
• Develop and manage regular reporting that drives new insights on inventory performance, opportunities, and risk
• Other duties as assigned

What are we looking for in a Senior Inventory Planner at HOMAGE?

• Bachelor's Degree in Merchandising, Business, or related field
• 3-5+ years of experience in inventory planning, demand planning, or merchandise planning.
• Hybrid work schedule in Columbus, Ohio;
  Ability to work 2 days per week in office
• Highly detail-oriented with strong execution skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy
• Highly analytical with a passion for numbers
• Curious, self-motivated individual who can problem solve challenges and anticipate potential blockers.
• Proven ability to own and drive business outcomes and process improvements
• Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership
• Self-sufficient and capable of seeking alignment to achieve deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, confident presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
• Experience with planning, forecasting, or inventory management systems (Net Suite, ERP, BI tools, or other) preferred
• Strong financial and analytical acumen
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams

HOMAGE will make reasonable accommodations for team members for known physical or mental limitations unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

HOMAGE is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates should have the legal right to work in the United States and should be willing to submit to a background check.