Demand & Inventory Planner in Rosemont, Illinois at Randa Corp

Randa Apparel & Accessories is one of the world’s leading fashion clothing and accessories companies, operating across 11 countries with a portfolio of 30+ iconic brands, including Haggar, Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Totes, Isotoner, and Columbia Sportswear. With over 100 years of industry leadership, RAA continues to produce exceptional products and services, delighting customers and empowering partners worldwide. From the #1 dress pant brand in North America to the #1 belt and wallet, RAA sets the standard for excellence and innovation

We empower our associates, create growth opportunities at every level, and strive to make RAA the best place to build a career.

Want to work at a diverse, equitable, & inclusive workspace where associates are encouraged to bring their true, authentic self?

Apply today and fashion your future with RAA.

Location: Rosemont, IL (Hybrid Schedule)

Position Overview:

The Demand & Inventory Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining customer and SKU-level demand forecasts and translating those forecasts into effective inventory and purchasing plans. The role balances customer service, product availability, working capital, and inventory productivity across assigned customers and product categories.

The planner partners closely with Sales, Merchandising, Sourcing, Distribution, and other Supply Chain functions to understand customer activity, retail trends, promotional plans, seasonality, product launches, and changes in demand.

Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to turn data into inventory decisions that improve forecast accuracy, in-stock performance, inventory turns, and customer fill rates while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.

Essential Role Functions:

Demand Forecasting & Predictive Modeling

Inventory Planning & Optimization

Business Intelligence & Reporting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications:

• Experience with data transformation and data mapping
• EDI applications support experience is a plus
• Clear and strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Strong operational and development knowledge.
• Experience in support of Customer Service is a plus

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Apparel Business Solutions (ABS)
• Experience with Gentran, B2Bi or Sterling Integrator Mapping Solutions
• Experience with Pragma Edge PCM
• Experience in ERP and customer service in a pick and pack shipping environment
• Fundamental understanding of EDI transactions development and implementation methodology, strong computer and analytical skills as well as communication skills.
• Experience with Service Now (SNOW)
• Experience with Azure Development Operations (ADO)
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft SQL server considered a plus

What we Offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Three weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment.
• Company provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options with low employee contributions. 
• Commuter benefit plan. 
• Optional supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, and accident & critical illness insurance offered at a group discount rate.
• Matching 401(k).
• Unlimited access to our award-winning online fitness and wellness program.
• A great place to work, fast-paced, with terrific career growth

“The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Randa management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.”