Associate, Inventory Planning - Spanx

Overview
SPANX isn’t your average company. We revolutionized an industry by challenging the status quo and putting the customer first. You might know the story: our founder, Sara Blakely, who needed the right thing as a base layer to feel 100% in white pants, so she cut the legs off a pair of tights and Spanx was born. The spark of that origin is the fuel for our future. We grew up in shapewear. But we’ve graduated. For 25 years (yep, we're old enough to rent a car now), we've been experimenting, innovating, and occasionally banging our heads against the drawing board. And we will never stop obsessing about what women who are out there doing their thing deserve. Because we are those women. And we’re honored to create on behalf of us all. 

We make elevated essentials with confidence built in. Essentials for layering underneath or wearing out loud, for “just-between-us” and “where'd you get that?” For everything you've got planned (and don't). Because what you put on can change how you show up. And if its' not working for you, it's got no place in your closet. Or on your body. Creating items that’ll make you feel great is a matter of the heart—and the lab. In every Spanx product is technology we design and build to highlight, complement, and form your look, just the way you like it. SPANX design and technology help make sure what you see in the mirror reflects that feeling of feeling your best (you know the feeling?). We are a high-growth, innovative and ambitious company and we are embarking on an exciting trajectory of both digital and international expansion. 

About the role
The Inventory Planning Associate oversees inventory across all sales channels, driving in-season supply planning and serving as the integration point between Planning, Production & Merchandising. Responsibilities include developing supply plans and replenishment activities to meet demand, ensuring timely product availability. The role supports pre-season, post-season, and long-term category planning to align with company objectives, contributing to Spanx's hyper-growth journey.

This role is based at our Atlanta headquarters, following a hybrid schedule with in-office days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The position reports to a Planning Manager.

You’ll love it because you will…

• Create and manage multi-horizon inventory plans for replenishment and seasonal styles that support category strategic and financial objectives.
• Drive OTB process for owned categories, generating order recommendations that capture demand opportunities, optimize MOS initiatives and align to manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with Demand counterpart to align on top-down and bottom-up category projections, identifying and driving solutions that mitigate risk and maximize opportunities.
• Strategize inventory chase opportunities to optimize forecast increases; collaborate with Production to implement strategies at the manufacturer level.
• Identify requisites for canceling or rescheduling production orders based on sales forecast volatility.
• Translate seasonal post-market sales orders into corresponding seasonal inventory procurements.
• Aid the Senior Inventory Planner in preparing for pivotal seasonal commit meetings.
• Collaborate with the Production Team to refine production flow and capacity forecasts in collaboration with manufacturing partners.
• Engage with Demand Planning and Sales teams to comprehend sales initiatives and anticipated inventory requisites.
• Provide insightful analysis and recommendations on inventory-related inquiries across cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with the Production team on developing proactive strategies, encompassing material and fabric positioning, and managing chase production lead-times effectively.
• Partner closely with Sales and Operations teams to optimize allocation and streamline the order fulfillment process.

We require…

• 3+ years of experience in Inventory Planning, Management, Allocation, or Merchandise Planning.
• Adaptability to evolving processes.
• Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving ability.
• Self-motivated and capable of independent thinking.
• Willingness to take risks, advocate for ideas, and foster professional growth.
• Strong organizational skills, adept at managing competing priorities.
• Ability to utilize internal relationships to achieve objectives.
• Foster trust and collaboration across teams.
• Embrace and implement innovative practices.
• Flexibility and adaptability in managing shifting priorities.

Spanx is proud of our continued Progressive People Practices…

• Company Healthcare Plan: $0.00 out of pocket (Employee only benefit)
  Fertility testing and treatment are included in Spanx’s medical plans, even without the diagnosis of infertility. 
• Parental Leave Policy: Primary caregiver receives 16 weeks AND will have the option to work a half-time schedule (20 hours per week) for up to four additional weeks with full-time (40 hours per week) pay.
• Mental Health Days: 10 days
• 401K: Matched up to 4% with immediate vesting.
• PTO & Company Holidays: PLUS two full weeks of companywide closures (one in the Spring; one between Christmas and NYE)
• Flex Friday: Year-round half day Fridays!