Location: Washington Shoe Company HQ - Renton, Washington
Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday
Salary: $80K-$105K

About Washington Shoe Company: 

Washington Shoe Company is a leading footwear manufacturer based just outside Seattle, Washington. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, we pride ourselves on crafting high-quality, innovative footwear for a diverse range of consumers. Our brands include Western Chief, Chooka, and Staheekum, catering to various lifestyles. We are committed to excellence in design, functionality, and sustainability, striving to deliver exceptional products that inspire confidence, comfort, and joy in every step. Washington Shoe Company is the proud recipient of the 2024 Puget Sound Business Journal Award for Best Family-Owned Company.

About the Position:

Washington Shoe Company is looking for a strategic and detail-oriented Inventory Planner Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate
will be responsible for driving improved forecast accuracy, creating and implementing new procedures, documenting training processes, and performing comprehensive analysis. This role is crucial in ensuring that products are available in the right quantities and sizes for each season, aligning with customer projections or historical demand.

Key Responsibilities: 

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Demand Forecasting: Predicting future inventory needs based on historical data, market trends, and sales forecasts to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Inventory Management: Monitoring and maintaining inventory levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts, ensuring a balance between supply and demand.
• Order Coordination: Collaborating with purchasing teams to place timely orders and ensure the efficient delivery of stock.
• Data Analysis: Analyzing inventory data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improving inventory management processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working with various departments, such as sales, production, and logistics, to align inventory plans with overall business objectives.
• Financial Planning: Developing and managing budgets, setting sales targets, and creating financial plans to maximize profitability.
• Sales Analysis: Analyzing sales data to identify trends, forecast demand, and make informed decisions about inventory and product assortment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPIM or CSCP from APICS are highly regarded.
• Proven experience with demand planning software and strong proficiency in statistical analysis and forecasting methods.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with all levels of management and cross-functional teams.
  

Benefits: 

• Medical and Dental Insurance: Eligible the first of the month after 60 days of employment, with the company contributing $430 monthly towards medical coverage.
• 401(k): Eligible the first of the month after 6 months of employment. The company matches 100% of the employees first 3% contributions and 50% for the next 2%, for a total of a 4% match.
• PTO: The Company offers wellness time (paid time off), and the normal annual holidays. You are eligible to use wellness days after 90 days of employment. Additional days are accrued on an annual basis for every year of service.
• Employee Purchase Program: Enjoy a $100 annual allowance for wholesale purchases. In addition, we do offer our products at wholesale cost as an additional benefit once your $100 allotment has been exhausted.