Merchandising - Planning & Inventory Assistant

Artful Home

Part gallery, part art fair, part online marketplace - Artful Home is all of these things and more. For over 30 years, we have been successfully connecting artists and art lovers, offering an extensive juried collection of fine art, craft, and design for the home and wardrobe. We are dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience for customers, artists and team members. We believe that every work of art has a story. We also believe that each member of our team has a story and that these narratives enrich our entire organization.

As we continue to build our organization, apply today to join our team and be part of a wonderful story!

Merchandising - Planning & Inventory Assistant

Artful Home is looking for a team player, who appreciates what we do, to join our Merchandising - Planning & Inventory team. The position can be based in North Brandford, CT, Madison, WI, or fully remote. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to in-season forecasting, pre-season inventory buying, and inventory stock management. This position analyzes data trends and inventory flow to maximize sales potential and minimize risks.

Primary responsibilities include :

• Collaborating with Merchandising on seasonal hindsight reports to provide actionable insights for future performance improvement
• Partnering with the Planning Manager to review historical performance and recommend future actions.
• Generating and analyzing key performance indicator reports and providing analysis of sales and inventory data to identify risks and opportunities
• Working with the Planning Manager to develop and execute markdown strategies to maximize gross margin and align with financial and inventory objectives
• Partnering with the Planning Manager to build and manage ladder plans for replenishment styles
• Overseeing sales and stock replenishment needs, ensuring alignment with inventory objectives
• Ensuring inventory levels meet demand and financial objectives related to fulfillment, turnover, and profitability
• Issuing inbound purchase orders and communicating with vendors to ensure timely delivery
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to monitor product flow, meeting sales and inventory objectives while minimizing out-of-stock and backorder situations. Communicating significant shifts to the team.

Successful candidates will possess the following :

If you meet these qualifications and are looking for a great opportunity to utilize your talents in a pleasant environment, please attach your resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Artful Home is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and team members regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, AIDS / HIV status; medical condition; political activities, affiliations, or beliefs; child or spousal support withholding; domestic violence, assault, or stalking victim status; lawful conduct occurring during nonworking hours away from the employer's premises; credit report or information; citizenship and / or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Artful Home will provide qualified applicants and team members with disabilities any needed reasonable accommodations as required by law.

Salary : $47,000 - $58,000