Planner II

Torrance, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

JR286 is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Planner II to be responsible for inventory management & procurement and demand & supply planning for our JR286 Logistics division. This role plays a key part in driving profitability optimizing inventory and supporting growth through strategic planning and execution. The ideal candidate has vertical brand experience understands the full product lifecycle from concept to consumer and thrives in a dynamic fast-paced environment where creativity meets data-driven decision-making.

What Youll Do:

Inventory Management & Procurement

Oversee inventory flow from purchase order creation through delivery and allocation across all channels.
Partner with operations to align buy quantities and delivery timing with forecasted demand.
Track inventory health and drive actions to optimize sell-through and minimize excess.
Manage open-to-buy (OTB) plans and report insights to leadership.

Demand & Supply Planning

Build rolling demand forecasts using historical data product trends and marketing inputs.
Lead cross-functional forecast reviews and scenario planning to stay ahead of demand shifts.
Provide clear insights into sales trends product velocity and inventory risk.
Track and communicate key metrics like forecast accuracy turns and weeks of supply.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with product sales and operations to align on seasonal and in-season strategies.
Collaborate with wholesale partners on order projections and replenishment programs.
Present seasonal recaps hindsight analyses and buy recommendations to leadership.
Contribute to process improvements as we scale helping refine planning tools systems and workflows.
Other duties as assigned.

What to Bring:

35 years of experience in planning allocation or inventory management within an apparel or accessories/equipment brand.
Background in sporting goods outdoor or lifestyle brands preferred.
Strong understanding of vertical brand planning from design concept to consumer delivery.
Analytical and strategic thinker with strong Excel skills and experience in ERP/planning tools (e.g. Oracle NetSuite or similar).
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-growing entrepreneurial environment.
Strong communicator who enjoys collaborating across creative and operational teams.
Passion for the outdoors active culture and brands with purpose.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary (we leverage market data) benefits (medical dental vision 401k match life insurance pet insurance)
Company gym with access to personal trainer
On-site Kitchen
Paid Parental Leave
Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Responsible Time Off (aka Unlimited Vacation)
13 company holidays
Professional development workshops
Employee product discounts on selected brands