*This position is open to candidates in Pittsburgh, PA and remote candidates in the Eastern Standard Time Zone.

At rue21, we believe fashion should be fun and accessible to all. As a leading specialty retailer, we’re different, we’re unique—just like you. rue21 combines a shopping experience designed to fit the individuality of our customers with a community to foster love, advocate change and empower each other through what we wear and what we do. Join our team and be #YOUinrue.

LIVING OUR VALUES:

Inclusivity: rue21 embraces all of you. We promote individuality and celebrate our differences. All are accepted, respected and welcome. Integrity: We own our words, our actions, and our results. We set our standard high by thinking big. It matters how we show up and how we play the game. Collaboration: Together we are rue21. We listen and support each other and achieve our collective goals together. Curiosity: We don’t ask why, we ask why not? We are agile and are driven by new ideas and original thinking. We are passionate and believe anything is possible. Community: Our power is our people; our community of customers, associates and partners. We care, we connect, we listen and we deliver.

The Inventory Planner contributes to rue21’s results by developing and executing inventory management plans for specific product categories. This Individual will manage merchandise assortment and inventory levels by location. This role Is reporting to the Manager of Inventory Planning in our Warrendale, Pennsylvania office. 

• Commits to supporting rue21’s vision, mission, and values of an inclusive environment and sets an example for their team or sphere of influence.
• Create and maintain store volume and segmentation clusters that drive assortment planning, buying and allocation strategies.
• Manage prepack and bulk purchase quantities by size for assigned product categories.
• Develop Allocation strategies for replenishment, fashion and seasonal product.
• Develop location sales and inventory plans ensuring inventory levels are balanced to drive sales and align with presentation levels, floor set directives and store format constraints.
• Create assortment plans to ensure choice counts and depth support store needs and strategic merchandising vision.
• Initiate conversation with management and cross functional partners to recommend invenotry management strategies.
• Analyze on an ongoing basis all aspects of store sales, inventory, turn and trends by store clusters.
• Support Field Teams through Top Store Company initiatives and ongoing analytics. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics or related field|
• 2+ years’ experience in Allocation, Store Planning, Merchandise Planning, or Buying preferred
• Practical experiences creating reports, tracking sheets, and presenting findings
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment and manage multiple projects at once

REQUIRED SKILLS
• 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

SYSTEM EXPERIENCE

• Microsoft Office suite (high level of Excel proficiency required)
• MID / Logility / JDA / Blue Yonder or other inventory planning and allocation systems
• Reporting tools and systems such as Tableau and Microstrategy

Please be aware that the Company requires employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19.  This position will require the successful candidate to show proof that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.  The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

At rue21 we believe everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. Inclusion is in our DNA, and we embrace each individual’s unique story they have to tell.

Our Benefits include:

• Employee Discount
• Generous PTO Allowance
• Energetic & Innovative Culture
• Casual Dress Code
• Tiered Medical/Dental/Vision Plans & Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement