Planning Analyst

Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used – and loved – for generations.

The Planning Analyst is responsible for tactical management of Purchase Orders - tracking purchase orders from creation of order to receipt in Warehouse. Monitor inventory levels to maximize stock position and minimize unproductive inventory at the product level working with the Merchandise Planner to ensure that approved strategies and financial goals are achieved.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Generate Purchase Orders with guidance from the Merchandise Planner
• Use financial and quantitative information to optimize inventory receipt flow to adhere to warehouse receiving constraints
• Partner with vendors to optimize shipping parameters based on business needs
• Maintain forecasts and ordering constraints for all vendors and items
• Track and manage open Purchase Orders and regularly follow up with Vendors on shipping status
• Report on late shipments and work with Sourcing and Buying to resolve any ongoing issues
• Work with Planner to monitor sales and inventory levels and adjust purchase orders accordingly to drive sales and profitability
• Create and generate reports, analyses, and scenarios to drive inventory strategy decisions, understand trends, and facilitate planning team deliverables
• Generate and analyze weekly, monthly, quarterly, and seasonal sales reporting
• Analyze historical and current trends to identify risks and opportunities; partner with Manager to develop an action plan to achieve department goals
• Assist Planner with executing markdown and promotional strategies and store replenishment

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent business experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience in inventory analysis, planning, allocation, buying, production or sourcing
• High proficiency in Excel
• Thorough understanding of retail math
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work in an ever-changing environment with efficiency and accuracy

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.  Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.