Replenishment Planner Specialist

Niceone

Core Accountabilities:

• Replenishment Planning & Execution:

  • Develop and maintain replenishment plans for assigned SKUs/channels using demand signals, historical consumption, and forecast adjustments.
  • Create and release replenishment orders to distribution centers, stores, and third-party logistics providers in accordance with lead times and service targets.
  • Manage safety stock, reorder points, and order quantities to balance service levels with inventory carrying costs.

• Inventory & Availability Management:

  • Monitor on-hand inventory, days of supply, and availability metrics; identify at-risk SKUs and take corrective actions to prevent stockouts.
  • Coordinate replenishment for promotions, new product introductions, and seasonal peaks to ensure readiness and appropriate allocation.
  • Support returns, transfers, and markdowns to maintain accurate inventory positions and minimize waste.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication:

  • Partner with procurement, merchandising, operations, and sales to align replenishment plans with purchasing, marketing, and store requirements.
  • Communicate supply constraints, lead-time changes, and prioritization recommendations to stakeholders and escalate risks when necessary.
  • Work with suppliers and carriers to expedite critical items and resolve fulfillment issues.

• Reporting & Performance Improvement:

  • Prepare and distribute regular replenishment and inventory reports (e.g., fill rate, stockouts, days of supply, forecast vs. actual) to inform decision making.
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze trends, and recommend process or parameter changes to improve service and reduce excess inventory.
  • Document replenishment logic, exception handling, and action plans; maintain clear audit trails for adjustments.

• Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement:

  • Maintain accurate item master data, lead times, pack quantities, and replenishment settings in the inventory management and ERP systems.
  • Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks, refine forecasting inputs, and improve replenishment algorithms or rules.
  • Participate in system testing, implementations, and data integrity initiatives related to replenishment and inventory.