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Inventory Planner DTC (Direct-to-Consumer)

BrickRed Systems, Allston, MA, United States


Seeking an experienced

Inventory Planner

to support a fast-paced

DTC Allocation team . This role focuses on

data-driven inventory allocation, demand planning, and stock optimization

to ensure the right product reaches the right location at the right time.
Key Responsibilities
Execute

merchandise allocation

at style, color, and size level based on demand and performance.
Plan and manage inventory to meet

sales targets and allocation goals .
Develop

weekly flow strategies , including forecasting and replenishment planning.
Analyze

sales data, inventory trends, and store performance

to improve allocation accuracy.
Conduct

store segmentation analysis

(region, size, seasonality).
Collaborate with

Buying, Planning, and Supply Chain teams .
Monitor

store capacity constraints and inventory productivity .
Manage

product transfers and multi-source inventory flow .
Communicate

inventory insights, risks, and opportunities

with stakeholders.
Required Skills
Inventory Planning / Allocation Planning (2+ years) .
Advanced Microsoft Excel

(data analysis, forecasting, reporting).
Strong knowledge of

retail math and inventory metrics .
Ability to

analyze data and drive insights .
Strong

problem-solving and strategic thinking

skills.
Excellent

collaboration and teamwork

abilities.
Preferred Skills
Strong

communication skills (verbal and written) .
Experience in

retail, fashion, or consumer goods industry .
Nice-to-Have
Experience in

DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) business models .
Exposure to

store allocation tools or supply chain systems .
Familiarity with

seasonal planning and assortment strategies .
About BrickRed Systems:
BrickRed Systems is a global leader in next-generation technology, consulting, and business process service companies. We enable clients to navigate their digital transformation. BrickRed Systems delivers a range of consulting services to our clients across multiple industries around the world. Our practices employ highly skilled and experienced individuals with a client-centric passion for innovation and delivery excellence. With ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification and over a decade of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we harness the power of cognitive computing hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.