Inventory Planning Analyst Job Listing at Sears Logistics Services, Inc. in Fontana, California (Job ID 124879BR)

Retail

Sears, Roebuck and Co., a member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies, is a leading broadline retailer providing merchandise and related services. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through more than 2,700 Sears-branded and affiliated stores in the United States and Canada, which includes over 890 full-line and more than 1,350 specialty stores in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck also offers a variety of merchandise and services through sears.com, landsend.com, and specialty catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading proprietary brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard and Lands' End -- among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck is the 2011 ENERGY STAR® Retail Partner of the Year. The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 11 million service calls made annually.

Job Purpose: This position is responsible for analyzing forecast and replenishments to meet customer service level objectives, inventory levels and profitability goals. Responsibilities also include the ability to pull data from different sources for analysis/troubleshooting, understanding of systems parameters and the ability to do “what if” analysis to improve inventory and serviced level goals. Job Responsibilities: • Gathers sales/usage data to pinpoint any risks or opportunities surrounding the forecasts and reports effects on the company’s inventory position • Analyze and manage monthly forecast data at a higher level (ex. Trend analysis and planning) • Understand systems parameters and the ability to do “what if” analysis to meet specific customer service levels and budgets • Build and maintain constructive working relationships with vendors, buyers and field associates • Support the field locations by providing data and direction • Manage assigned inventory lines to meet specific customer service levels and budgets • Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Specific Essential Functions: • Ability to read, write, and speak English • Ability to communicate one on one, large and small groups • Possess effective problem resolution skills • Possess project management capabilities • Ability to generate alternative solutions when faced with a problem; evaluates the consequences of choosing each alternative and selects the most promising alternative • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Proficient in computer systems and software applications • Ability to work productively and effectively when faced with stressful situations. This includes maintaining effective interactions with others under stressful working conditions • Ability to read and utilize reports as needed Experience/Education/Certification Requirements: • 3 – 5 years of experience in inventory replenishment • Bachelors degree preferred Required Job Competencies: • Data collection and analysis (Excel/Access) • Working knowledge of inventory forecasting and replenishment • Strategic perspective to analyze data to forecast and make recommendations • Professional, effective written and oral communication • Strategic Business Perspective • Fact-Based Problem Solving • Process Orientation • Personal Impact • Functional Expertise

A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include:

• Medical and Dental Plans
• Health Care and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid and Optional Life Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Merchandise Discount
• Adoption Assistance
• Kmart Advantage Rx
• ConSern Loans for Education
• Worklife Solutions
• Voluntary Benefits
• Commuter Benefits
• Sears Holdings Corporation Associate Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Time with Personal Days
• National Holidays
  

An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.