Energy Jobline ZR
Inventory Planner in Jersey City
Energy Jobline ZR, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390
Marketplace Inventory Planner – Apparel (Seller Central & Vendor Central)
Overview
Komar, a global leader in the design, sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of high-quality sleepwear, layering, and intimates, is seeking a detail-oriented and data-driven Marketplace Inventory Planner to manage forecasting, replenishment, and inventory health for our Amazon business across both Seller Central (3P/FBA) and Vendor Central (1P).
This role will balance art and science — combining strong analytical forecasting with an understanding of fashion, seasonality, and consumer trends. The Inventory Planner will ensure optimal inventory levels by SKU, size, and style, supporting sales growth while maintaining profitability and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities Forecasting & Demand Planning
Develop and maintain SKU-level demand forecasts across multiple apparel categories, factoring in historical sales, size performance, new launches, promotions, and seasonality.
Analyze sales velocity and sell-through by
style, size curve
to optimize future buy quantities and minimize residual inventory.
Incorporate trend, lifecycle, and replenishment planning to distinguish between
core basics
and
seasonal/limited-edition styles .
Leverage Amazon data (ARA Premium, Brand Analytics, Business Reports) to track category trends, conversion rates, and product-level demand shifts.
Continuously monitor
forecast accuracy, sell-through %, and weeks of supply
by size and variant, adjusting plans in response to real-time performance.
Inventory Management & Replenishment
Oversee inventory flow for both 1P and 3P channels, ensuring in‑stock performance while minimizing overstocks, aged inventory, and end‑of‑season liabilities.
For
Vendor Central (1P) :
Manage replenishment against Amazon purchase orders, monitor fill rates and
OTIF (On‑Time In‑Full)
compliance, and align replenishment with
Net PPM (Pure Product Margin)
goals.
Partner with internal operations and Amazon Retail teams to improve in‑stock availability and minimize chargebacks or shortage deductions.
For
Seller Central (3P/FBA) :
Plan and manage FBA shipments, tracking restock limits, capacity usage, and inbound performance.
Maintain healthy
IPI (Inventory Performance Index)
scores by managing
aged inventory %, sell‑through , and
storage utilization .
Execute inventory transfers and balancing between fulfillment centers to optimize regional demand coverage.
Analytics & Reporting
Build and maintain reporting tools and dashboards that highlight key performance indicators across both channels — including
Net PPM ,
IPI ,
aged inventory ,
sell‑through by style and size , and
gross margin by ASIN .
Track and analyze performance trends at the
style–size
level to identify bestsellers, slow movers, and emerging trends.
Collaborate with merchandising to inform buy quantities, assortment decisions, and replenishment strategies based on data‑driven insights.
Evaluate the success of product launches, capsule collections, and promotional events through post‑mortem inventory analysis.
Monitor seasonal sell‑down progress and recommend
markdown or liquidation strategies
where appropriate to optimize cash flow and margin recovery.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with
merchandising, production, logistics, finance, and marketing
teams to align inventory plans with business goals, ensuring seamless execution from factory to Amazon.
Collaborate with design and merchandising to translate trend and lifecycle information into actionable inventory plans.
Work with operations and 3PL teams to ensure on‑time inbound shipments, accurate labeling, and packaging compliance with Amazon requirements.
Coordinate with the Amazon account management team to capitalize on promotional opportunities (Prime Day, seasonal events) while maintaining healthy inventory levels.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Merchandising, or related field.
3‑5 years of experience in
inventory planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain management
— preferably within
apparel, footwear, or fashion .
At least 2 years of hands‑on experience managing both
Amazon Vendor Central
and
Seller Central
operations.
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, basic modeling required; Power Query or VBA a plus).
Deep understanding of apparel inventory dynamics — including
size curves, trends, seasonal buying cycles, and product lifecycle management .
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally.
High attention to detail, with strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
What Makes This Role Unique
Direct ownership of the
Amazon inventory strategy
across both Vendor Central (1P) and Seller Central (3P/FBA).
Opportunity to merge
fashion insight
with analytical forecasting, managing metrics like
Net PPM, IPI, sell‑through, aged inventory %, and style‑level margin performance .
Influence assortment strategy by analyzing customer preferences and product performance by size and season.
Key contributor to business growth — ensuring we meet consumer demand, protect margins, and deliver the right product mix at the right time.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process.
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This role will balance art and science — combining strong analytical forecasting with an understanding of fashion, seasonality, and consumer trends. The Inventory Planner will ensure optimal inventory levels by SKU, size, and style, supporting sales growth while maintaining profitability and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities Forecasting & Demand Planning
Develop and maintain SKU-level demand forecasts across multiple apparel categories, factoring in historical sales, size performance, new launches, promotions, and seasonality.
Analyze sales velocity and sell-through by
style, size curve
to optimize future buy quantities and minimize residual inventory.
Incorporate trend, lifecycle, and replenishment planning to distinguish between
core basics
and
seasonal/limited-edition styles .
Leverage Amazon data (ARA Premium, Brand Analytics, Business Reports) to track category trends, conversion rates, and product-level demand shifts.
Continuously monitor
forecast accuracy, sell-through %, and weeks of supply
by size and variant, adjusting plans in response to real-time performance.
Inventory Management & Replenishment
Oversee inventory flow for both 1P and 3P channels, ensuring in‑stock performance while minimizing overstocks, aged inventory, and end‑of‑season liabilities.
For
Vendor Central (1P) :
Manage replenishment against Amazon purchase orders, monitor fill rates and
OTIF (On‑Time In‑Full)
compliance, and align replenishment with
Net PPM (Pure Product Margin)
goals.
Partner with internal operations and Amazon Retail teams to improve in‑stock availability and minimize chargebacks or shortage deductions.
For
Seller Central (3P/FBA) :
Plan and manage FBA shipments, tracking restock limits, capacity usage, and inbound performance.
Maintain healthy
IPI (Inventory Performance Index)
scores by managing
aged inventory %, sell‑through , and
storage utilization .
Execute inventory transfers and balancing between fulfillment centers to optimize regional demand coverage.
Analytics & Reporting
Build and maintain reporting tools and dashboards that highlight key performance indicators across both channels — including
Net PPM ,
IPI ,
aged inventory ,
sell‑through by style and size , and
gross margin by ASIN .
Track and analyze performance trends at the
style–size
level to identify bestsellers, slow movers, and emerging trends.
Collaborate with merchandising to inform buy quantities, assortment decisions, and replenishment strategies based on data‑driven insights.
Evaluate the success of product launches, capsule collections, and promotional events through post‑mortem inventory analysis.
Monitor seasonal sell‑down progress and recommend
markdown or liquidation strategies
where appropriate to optimize cash flow and margin recovery.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with
merchandising, production, logistics, finance, and marketing
teams to align inventory plans with business goals, ensuring seamless execution from factory to Amazon.
Collaborate with design and merchandising to translate trend and lifecycle information into actionable inventory plans.
Work with operations and 3PL teams to ensure on‑time inbound shipments, accurate labeling, and packaging compliance with Amazon requirements.
Coordinate with the Amazon account management team to capitalize on promotional opportunities (Prime Day, seasonal events) while maintaining healthy inventory levels.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Merchandising, or related field.
3‑5 years of experience in
inventory planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain management
— preferably within
apparel, footwear, or fashion .
At least 2 years of hands‑on experience managing both
Amazon Vendor Central
and
Seller Central
operations.
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, basic modeling required; Power Query or VBA a plus).
Deep understanding of apparel inventory dynamics — including
size curves, trends, seasonal buying cycles, and product lifecycle management .
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally.
High attention to detail, with strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
What Makes This Role Unique
Direct ownership of the
Amazon inventory strategy
across both Vendor Central (1P) and Seller Central (3P/FBA).
Opportunity to merge
fashion insight
with analytical forecasting, managing metrics like
Net PPM, IPI, sell‑through, aged inventory %, and style‑level margin performance .
Influence assortment strategy by analyzing customer preferences and product performance by size and season.
Key contributor to business growth — ensuring we meet consumer demand, protect margins, and deliver the right product mix at the right time.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process.
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