Inventory Planner – DTC (Direct-to-Consumer)

Seeking an experienced Inventory Planner to support a fast-paced DTC Allocation team. This role focuses on data-driven inventory allocation, demand planning, and stock optimization to ensure the right product reaches the right location at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute merchandise allocation at style, color, and size level based on demand and performance.
• Plan and manage inventory to meet sales targets and allocation goals.
• Develop weekly flow strategies, including forecasting and replenishment planning.
• Analyze sales data, inventory trends, and store performance to improve allocation accuracy.
• Conduct store segmentation analysis (region, size, seasonality).
• Collaborate with Buying, Planning, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor store capacity constraints and inventory productivity.
• Manage product transfers and multi-source inventory flow.
• Communicate inventory insights, risks, and opportunities with stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Inventory Planning / Allocation Planning (2 years).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (data analysis, forecasting, reporting).
• Strong knowledge of retail math and inventory metrics.
• Ability to analyze data and drive insights.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience in retail, fashion, or consumer goods industry.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) business models.
• Exposure to store allocation tools or supply chain systems.
• Familiarity with seasonal planning and assortment strategies.

About BrickRed Systems:

BrickRed Systems is a global leader in next-generation technology, consulting, and business process service companies. We enable clients to navigate their digital transformation. BrickRed Systems delivers a range of consulting services to our clients across multiple industries around the world. Our practices employ highly skilled and experienced individuals with a client-centric passion for innovation and delivery excellence. With ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification and over a decade of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we harness the power of cognitive computing hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.