What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory & Replenishment Planner position at Mad Engine Global LLC?
POSITION SUMMARY
As an Inventory & Replenishment Planner, you will be responsible for inventory planning, replenishment execution, and forecast alignment across an omni-channel environment (B2B, B2B2C, B2C). This role plays a key part in maintaining healthy inventory positions, supporting in-stock performance, and balancing supply with demand across assigned categories. Working closely with Sales, Production, Supply Chain, and external partners, you will identify risks and opportunities, support the SIOP process, and make recommendations that improve service levels, inventory productivity, and operational execution. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in replenishment, inventory planning, and demand forecasting, along with sound analytical judgment, systems proficiency, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. This is a hybrid work position, with a requirement to work out of our Frisco, TX office 2-3 days weekly.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Replenishment Planning and Execution:
- Own replenishment planning activities for assigned categories, ensuring inventory availability supports demand and customer service expectations.
- Build and maintain item-level replenishment plans using sales trends, inventory positions, and demand signals to support timely product flow.
- Partner with Sales, Account Management, and external customers to align replenishment needs with inventory capacity and forecast changes.
- Create and maintain weekly replenishment, inventory, and item planning reports for internal and external business partners.
- Support replenishment execution needs such as purchase order management, buy plan updates, and exception handling for key accounts.
- Monitor and re-trend sales and inventory forecasts across store and e-commerce channels to identify replenishment risks, stockout exposure, and excess inventory.
2. Inventory Management:
- Maintain inventory position reporting and planning tools to support daily decision-making around on-hand inventory, inbound supply, and projected demand.
- Execute inventory control processes that support in-stock goals, reduce overstock exposure, and improve the overall flow of goods through the business.
- Coordinate with Production and Supply Chain teams to align inventory availability, inbound timing, and replenishment priorities with customer demand.
- Monitor the flow of goods from inbound through customer fulfillment and communicate operational recommendations to internal and external partners to improve service execution.
- Analyze inventory productivity and item performance to identify replenishment, allocation, and flow opportunities that improve inventory efficiency and customer service.
- Manage inventory exceptions by re-trending inbound and outbound projections, identifying service or liability risks, and recommending corrective actions to maintain healthy inventory flow.
3. SIOP Support and Operational Forecast Alignment:
- Support the SIOP planning process by maintaining forecast, inventory, and supply planning tools that translate demand signals into actionable replenishment and inventory plans by channel.
- Partner with Account Management, Production, and Supply Chain teams through the SIOP cadence to align demand, inventory, and supply plans, resolve operational constraints, and support timely product flow.
- Reforecast demand and inventory positions based on current sales, inbound visibility, and operational changes, highlighting exceptions and escalating service, supply, and inventory risks to leadership as part of the SIOP process.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
- 5 years of retail, supply chain, or planning experience, including replenishment planning, inventory management, forecasting, and/or allocation.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate demand, inventory health, in-stock performance, and replenishment needs.
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills; experience with ERP, planning, and reporting systems used to manage inventory and replenishment is strongly preferred.
- Ability to partner effectively across Sales, Production, Supply Chain, and customer teams to support execution.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey inventory risks, forecast changes, and replenishment actions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to exceptions, and maintain planning accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Continuous improvement mindset focused on planning efficiency, inventory productivity, and service performance.
BENEFITS:
We provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership.
WHO WE ARE:
Mad Engine is the global leader in consumer products. We create merchandise for anyone and everyone through our full range of private labels, branded and influencer celebrity products. In that same spirit, Mad Engine embraces diversity and strives to create conditions that provide everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000