In This Role

• Support the development and maintenance of item- and category-level forecasts using historical performance, seasonality, and trend analysis to identify gaps and recommend forecast improvements
• Support a category portfolio with guidance and oversight from senior planners
• Monitor and drive key performance indicator (KPI) success across forecast accuracy, inventory turns, aged inventory, excess inventory, and product availability; execute actions to improve results
• Assist with maintaining the Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans for assigned categories and proactively identify and communicate inventory risks
• Support the execution of promotional and markdown strategies
• Support product lifecycle planning, including end-of-life (EOL) strategies and new product introduction (NPI) forecasting; execute markdowns and exit strategies as needed
• Assist with purchase order requests, acknowledgements, and pipeline tracking while monitoring receipt flow and communicating ETA changes to Sales and cross-functional partners
• Participate in cross-functional planning discussions and initiatives, representing planning priorities and insights for assigned categories
• Maintain reporting accuracy and data integrity; identify and escalate risks, discrepancies, or system issues to senior planners as needed
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
• Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
  • Be open and honest
  • Reach for excellence
  • Act with responsibility
  • Value the whole person
  • Enjoy the journey

Key KPIs

• BOP and EOP Inventory
• Sell-Thru
• Inventory Turn
• Open to Buy (OTB) and Historical Variance
• SKU Productivity

The Ideal Person

• 0-2 years of retail planning, buying or equivalent analytical experience (furniture industry experience preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising required
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel with aptitude to learn new systems quickly
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of assigned work projects
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to influence cross-functionally