Planning Analyst

Summary

Join Resident, a rapidly growing omnichannel retailer, as a Planning Analyst and play a crucial role in strategic planning to enhance key operational metrics. This remote position, requiring travel to partner locations across all US time zones, involves planning inventory based on supplier capabilities and lead times, developing customized strategies for different product types, and collaborating with internal and external partners. You will integrate operational data, develop visualizations and dashboards, and communicate requirements effectively. Proficiency in data analysis and supply chain management is essential. Resident offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a remote-first work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business-related field
• At least 4-6 years of hands-on planning experience and data analysis with a focus on operations
• 2+ Years of work or academic experience with SQL, advanced spreadsheet skills in Excel and GoogleSuite
• 2+ Years of work experience with planning tools such as NetSuite, Logility or equivalent
• Familiarity with tools like Google Big Query, Looker or equivalent. Ability to leverage big data sets to identify opportunities, develop strategic insights, and create business consumable data assets to drive business decisions
• Self-starter who is comfortable working with data independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Particularly adept at working with both business and technical stakeholders in a highly collaborative environment
• Experience with supply chain processes and the associated data needed to support these businesses
• Experience in a fast-paced, start-up e-commerce environment with the ability to quickly get up to speed, iterate and take on other projects

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning for Resident finished goods, customer service parts, and key materials, focusing on improving operational metrics like in-stock levels, inventory turns, SKU importance and forecast error
• Work closely with both integrated and 3rd party partners to track purchase orders and plan inventory needs considering supplier capabilities, lead times, and aiming for optimal stock levels
• Develop customized planning strategies for managing inventory across product categories, considering their importance, demand velocity, and supply chain variability
• Develop and maintain proper SKU/vendor setup related to replenishment parameters (item lead times, MOQs, container loading quantities, sources, etc.)
• Manage excess inventory, identify ways to prevent over/underproduction, and recommend actions
• Proactively mitigate stock outages and backordered items, providing updates to internal partners such as customer service and sales leads on recovery plans and timing
• Work cross-functional to continuously improve and integrate vital operational data for planning needs
• Develop and review inventory KPIs regularly, evaluating inventory management opportunities and results
• Demonstrate proficiency in visualizing supply chain data for data-driven decision-making
• Be the trusted point of contact for key strategic partners and stakeholders, ensuring smooth execution of new launches and planning initiatives
• Utilize a diverse skill set to play a key role in ensuring team success and contribute to the effectiveness of the planning analyst role

Benefits

• Remote-first workplace (since 2016!)
• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus potential
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• HSA company contributions
• 401K with company match component
• ���Take what you need” PTO
• Wellness benefits
• WFH office and cell phone/internet stipend
• A FREE MATTRESS plus an awesome Friends and Family discount!