Inventory Planning Analyst

Schedules and plans the purchasing of purchased finished goods utilizing MRP. Prioritizes and monitors inventory, and adjusts the plan as needed. Performs required reporting duties.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  Utilizes MRP in the planning of purchased finished goods
• Analyzes inventory needs, determines domestic or offshore production
• Identifies patterns in product and supplier performance to help drive purchasing decisions
• Creates and maintains purchase orders
• Makes decisions regarding inventory levels, purchases, moving PO due dates, and cancellations
• Maintains and improves tools associated with planning of purchased finished goods
• Participates in Microsoft Dynamics/MRP improvement initiatives
• Works with Merchandise Planning to reconcile supply and demand and to help with the S&OP process
• Collaborates with Inventory Planning team to review inventory planning parameters to establish/maintain appropriate customer service driven safety stock/reorder point levels for components and/or finished goods
• Build and maintain seasonal sample catalogs to support internal ordering processes
• Create and distribute sample order forms to cross-functional departments to collect sample product requests
• Consolidate departmental orders and coordinate sample purchasing requirements and place purchase orders for sample product
• Maintain accurate records of sample inventory, purchase orders, and allocations and communicate status updates and resolve issues related to sample orders and deliveries
• Oversee orders for allocation and delivery consistent with Vera Bradley’s shipping policy including inventory allocation, delivery priority, resolving questions, and adherence to special instructions including Early Order Period, Sales Consultant and Departmental orders 
• Establish and maintain allocation rules regarding fulfillment process, including adherence to release rules and managing customer priority shipping  
• Collaborate with Microsoft Dynamics business analysts to interpret business challenges and make recommendations to optimize systemic allocation and delivery flows 
• Monitor all backorders, cycle times and unallocated product, communicating needs to Inventory Planning and/or Distribution to shorten fulfillment lead times 
• Establish and maintain the flow of orders to the distribution center for shipping while maximizing order fulfillment and minimizing average deliveries per order 
• Perform allocation procedure analysis while providing recommendations on best practices, process improvements and development of innovative solutions 
• Performs complex ad hoc analysis as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree majoring in business, supply chain or related field strongly preferred
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification desired

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3+ year purchasing or material planning experience preferred
• Good PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Outlook
• Excellent MS Excel skills required
• Microsoft Dynamics & Power BI skills preferred
• Strong team player
• Detail oriented with ability to prioritize and manage workload
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong decision making ability
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

 

 ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environments – utilizing an office desk and computer – sitting, reading, listening and speaking.  Occasional walking, standing, reaching and bending.
• Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phone
• Repetitive hand/wrist motion

We are proud of the competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit package provided to our associates and their families. Our compensation package is designed to meet our associates today and help them plan for the future.

Health Benefits

Vera Bradley offers a variety of medical, dental and vision programs to meet your family’s health care needs.

• Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan

• Dental

• Vision

• Flexible spending accounts

Survivor Benefits

Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.

• Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance

• Accidental Death and Disability insurance

• Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children

Income Protection  

If you are unable to work due to illness or injury Vera Bradley provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you.

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

Retirement Plan

The Vera Bradley 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement

• 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)

• Strong line up of professionally managed funds

• Safe-harbor plan design

Paid Time Off  

Enjoy generous time off programs.

• Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more

• 9 paid holidays a year

• Paid bereavement leave

Give Back Opportunities  

Vera Bradley offers the opportunity to serve your community.

•        Voluntary Time Off

Holistic Wellness

• Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts

• Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services 

• Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement 

Product Discount

• Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products 

Ancillary Benefits and Programs

• Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. 

Vera Bradley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For more information, please click the following links:

Vera Bradley's Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in English)

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in Spanish)

Pay Transparency (in English)

Pay Transparency (in Spanish)

E-Verify Participation Poster

Right to Work Poster (English)

Right to Work Poster (Spanish)

California Privacy Notice

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to applicationassistance@VeraBradley.com.  Please include the accommodation you are requesting and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation and other EEO/Affirmative Action issues will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled.

Base Pay Range:

$58,100.00 - $87,100.00

Vera Bradley’s compensation ranges are based on market data and comply with all local, state and federal regulations. Individual pay within the listed range depends on work location, skills, experience, and relevant education. The posted salary reflects base pay only and excludes bonuses, equity, or other incentives, if applicable.