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Creative Co-Op, Inc. () is a leading importer and distributor of gift and home decorative accessories. We work with over 15,000 boutique specialty stores in North America, Fortune 500 national retailers and major eCommerce partners. Headquartered in Memphis, TN the company has hundreds of employees globally with offices and showrooms in Portland, Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas, and China.

Creative Co-Op is the cornerstone division of Regent Holding Company, whose global brands also include Illume () based in Minneapolis, MN, and Bloomingville () based in Ikast, Denmark. Regent’s growth is backed by Freeman Spogli & Co. (), a leading private equity firm dedicated to investing in the consumer and distribution sectors.

We are looking for dedicated, high-energy, creative individuals who want to join an industry leader undergoing rapid growth and expansion. We look for people who embody an entrepreneurial spirit and are drawn to our Core Values:

• Think First–Wevalidategutinstinctswithfacts.
• Act The Right Way –Ourintegrityhasbeenbuiltoverdecadesandcanbelostinseconds.
• Care About More Than Yourself –Wearepassionate.
  
  Weshowthatpassionthroughafiercecommitmenttoourcustomersandcolleagues.
• Embrace Evolution–Wearehungryforimprovementandneversatisfiedwiththestatusquo.

Assistsinprovidingin-depthbusinessanalysisandreplenishmentactivityinselectcategoriestohelpachievethe

Companygoalsacrossallbrands.

• Demand Planning:
  Reviews sales trends, reviews and vets forecast data, and adjusts demand forecast as needed
• Analyzesdemandbycustomerchannelandbrand.
• Workswiththemanageridentify/supportareasofassortmentopportunitiesforallchannelsandallbrands.
• Developsknowledgeofproductsandtrendsacrossallbrands.
• Responsiblefordemandplanningandreplenishmentofselect Ports/Countriesof Origin.
• Monitorsandprovidesguidanceto Ecommerceand Key Accountoninventoryreservations .
• Assistsinupdatingandunderstandingimpactofadjustingsalesandreceiptsmaintainedviathe Open To Buy .
• Assistsinidentifyingareasofpromotionalopportunity/longinventory.

• Reviewshistoricalsalestrends,preparesforecastfordemandplanningandreplenishment.
• Reviews top items and program items for in stock position of inventory and partners with Procurement Specialists to issue Pos and monitor on time shipment.
• Assistsinmaintainingandupdatingforecastingtoolsandreports.
• Reviewsandvalidatesreorderquantityonaregularcadenceforselectportsand/orcategories.
• Reviews weekly out of stocks and prioritizes top items to ship for all vendors, and notes weekly ship dates at item level.
• Maintainshealthyinstocklevelsonallactiveandkeyitems.
• Assistsin Key Account and Customer Service Outof Stockrequests .
• Assistsupdatingproductstatusesandendoflifeinventorymaintenance.

Education:

Bachelor’sdegreein

Marketing/Businessorsimilar.

Experience:

Knowledgeandexperiencewithretailandimportbuying/planning.

Minimum2-5years’experienceinsales,merchandising,inventorymanagementorpurchasingequivalent.

Skills:

Strong

PCskills,especiallystrongin

Excel.

Self-starter,Abletoworkindependentlyandself-solve.

Exceptionalmath,analytical,critical thinking,andproblemsolvingskills.

Experienceinpurchasing,procurement,orinventorymanagementpreferred.

E-Commerceexperienceaplus.

Highlevelofretention,accuracy,andattentiontodetail.

Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.

Able to travel domestically when necessary.