What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketplace Inventory Planner position at Komar?
Marketplace Inventory Planner
Komar, a global leader in the design, sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of apparel with a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands, has an opening for an Marketplace Inventory Planner for our licensed kid's apparel team.
The Marketplace Inventory Planner will be responsible for optimizing inventory levels, minimize costs, and maximize sales for our online Amazon business. Candidate must be able to work in our corporate office located in Jersey City, NJ.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze historical sales, market trends, and promotional activities to forecast demand for product or specific categories.
- Develop and implement inventory forecasting and demand planning for Amazon FBA, ensuring optimal in-stock rates and minimal overstock.
- Manage FBA replenishment workflows, including shipment creation, lead time planning, and restocking.
- Build and maintain buy plans for factory reorders based on sales velocity, lead times, and future demand forecasts.
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing and Production to ensure alignment on inventory strategies and goals.
- Prepare reports on inventory performance.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
- 3 years’ experience in Inventory Planning, preferably in Ecommerce with Amazon.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must have a good design eye.
- Proficient in MS Excel.
- Experience with PLM and inventory management systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of Ecommerce platforms, 3 years or more Amazon experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of forecasting techniques preferably with Amazon.