The Inventory Planning Analyst contributes to rue21’s results by analyzing store selling trends and allocating product to support sales and inventory targets. By engaging with cross-functional partners in merchandising, planning and visual they ensure the assortment meets the strategic direction to appeal to our core customer.

•  Commits to supporting rue21's vision, mission, and values of an inclusive environment and sets an example for their sphere of influence.
• Develop Allocation strategies for replenishment, fashion, and seasonal product. Accurately and efficiently allocate merchandise to stores in appropriate quantities and timing to maximize profit and meet customer demand. 
• Identify store outliers and prescribe corrective actions as needed to provide stores with the proper level of inventory.
• Analyze size selling and recommend pack sizes to service customer demand.
• Create assortment plans to ensure choice counts and inventory depth support the store needs and strategic vision of the department.
• Initiate conversation with management and cross functional partners to provide recommendations.
• Support Field teams through top store company initiatives and ongoing analytics.
• Great teammate. You know how to work with and influence those around you, and you don’t hesitate to roll up your sleeves and help when others need it.

• Previous retail experience: Stores, Allocation, Planning, Buying, or Finance
• Engaging interpersonal skills that foster relationships with cross-functional partners. Must be a great listener and appreciate different perspectives while also being able to articulate your own, independent, perspective.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to draw conclusions and create recommendations.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Takes ownership of position responsibilities with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Insatiable curiosity to find innovative ways to improve business results 
• Seeks professional development independently; willingly participates in projects not typically within scope of responsibility 
• Efficient organization, prioritization and planning skills

WE OFFER

• 401k
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Flex Time
• Over 3 Weeks PTO After 1 Year
• Casual Dress Code
• Merchandise Discount
• Great Work Culture

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