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Inventory Planning Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Inventory Planning Specialist
Use your inventory planning demand forecasting and ERP skills to help School Outfitters deliver the right products to customers nationwide.
Why This Role Matters
As an Inventory Planning Specialist at School Outfitters youll help ensure the right products are available at the right time by using inventory data demand forecasting ERP systems replenishment planning purchasing and supplier coordination to support customers and improve supply chain performance.
What Youll Own
Inventory Planning Demand Forecasting & Replenishment
- Analyze inventory levels sales trends forecasts lead times and customer demand to support replenishment planning.
- Maintain ERP planning parameters including safety stock reorder points and lead times.
- Identify and communicate stock-out excess inventory obsolescence and supply continuity risks.
- Recommend reorder strategies and inventory plans that support service levels inventory turns and business priorities.
Purchasing & Supplier Management
- Create and manage purchase orders in the ERP system.
- Coordinate supplier confirmations delivery commitments shipment delays and order discrepancies.
- Share demand forecasts and replenishment plans with strategic suppliers.
Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Sales Customer Service Operations Supply Chain and suppliers to align inventory plans with customer needs.
- Escalate critical inventory and supply issues with clear recommendations and recovery plans.
How Youll Make an Impact
- Improve product availability fill rate and customer experience through accurate demand planning and replenishment.
- Reduce stock-outs excess inventory slow-moving inventory and supplier-related risk.
- Strengthen inventory accuracy ERP data quality purchasing execution and cross-functional communication.
What Were Looking For
- Based in the Cincinnati area and able to work onsite four days per week.
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Operations Finance Logistics or related field preferred.
- 35 years of experience in inventory planning demand forecasting replenishment purchasing or supply chain operations.
- Experience with ERP or MRP systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical problem-solving communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of inventory management supply planning supplier management safety stock reorder points lead times and inventory optimization.
What Youll Gain
- A visible role that directly supports product availability customer commitments and inventory performance.
- Opportunities to grow your skills in demand planning replenishment ERP data management purchasing and supplier coordination.
- A collaborative employee-owned environment where ownership practical ideas and follow-through are valued.
About Us
At School Outfitters we help educators create engaging learning environments that support student success. As a leading national supplier of educational furniture and equipment we combine eCommerce design expertise and customer service to deliver meaningful outcomes for schools and communities.
We are a 100% employee-owned company and we believe our people systems and culture are what differentiate us.
Our team is driven by a shared mindset: Believe in people enjoy the journey relentlessly search for better play to win and Live the Golden Rule.
Compensation Benefits & Work Environment
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative values-driven culture
Apply Today
If youre ready to use your inventory planning demand forecasting purchasing ERP and supplier coordination skills to support schools and customers nationwide apply today.
School Outfitters is an equal opportunity employer. EEO Disabled / Veterans.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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