At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 27,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.
It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!
POSITION SUMMARY:
The role is responsible for analyzing inventory data, forecasting demand, and optimizing replenishment orders to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory. This role involves working with sales data, internal teams, and market trends to develop accurate forecasts and efficient replenishment strategies. The role will collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance inventory management processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Forecasting & Demand Planning
Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, seasonal trends, and market insights.
Utilize forecasting tools and statistical models to predict future inventory needs.
Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust models based on demand fluctuations.
Experience with core demand forecasting concepts such as run rates, seasonality, lost sales, safety stock
Replenishment & Ordering
Optimize replenishment strategies to balance stock availability with cost efficiency.
Generate and review replenishment orders, ensuring timely and accurate stock levels.
Adjust ordering parameters based on sales trends, promotions, and internal business needs.
Leverage replenishment suggested order quantities from Invent to write purchase orders in Bamboo Rose
Data Analysis & Reporting
Analyze key metrics such as inventory turnover, fill rates, and stock levels to drive replenishment decisions.
Identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities within replenishment processes.
Provide reports and insights to leadership on inventory health, demand patterns, and replenishment performance
Perform analyses and provide recommendations to support inventory and replenishment decisions.
Collaboration & Process Improvement
Directly work with Buyers, Planners, Allocation Analysts and Suppliers on the inventory strategy and future forecasts for the core replenishment assortment.
Support system enhancements and automation initiatives for forecasting and replenishment.
Help develop best practices for inventory planning and replenishment efficiency and how our team will partner with cross-functional groups.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Analytics, or a related field.
Experience: 2+ years in demand planning, replenishment, inventory management, analytics or a related field.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in forecasting and inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Blue Yonder, Oracle, etc.).
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data visualization tools.
Experience with interpreting user stories to create reports in reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Order Management System experience, Bamboo Rose a plus
SQL/Python/R experience a plus
Analytical Thinking: Proven ability to interpret complex data sets and make data-driven decisions.
Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy in forecasting and ordering.
Communication Skills: Ability to present findings and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
Problem-Solving: Capable of identifying issues, recommending effective solutions, and implementing those solutions systemically.
Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Analytics, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in demand planning, replenishment, inventory management, analytics, or a related field
- Proficiency with forecasting and inventory management software such as SAP, Blue Yonder, or Oracle
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data visualization
- Experience interpreting user stories to create reports in platforms such as Power BI or Tableau
- Order Management System experience
- Analytical ability to interpret complex datasets and make data-driven decisions
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in forecasting and ordering
- Ability to present findings and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
- Problem-solving skills, including identifying issues and implementing systemic solutions
- Bamboo Rose experience
- SQL, Python, or R experience
What We Do
At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 20,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in. So if your heart is beating a little quicker and your smile is getting bigger now that you know what we’re all about, let’s just say your search for a one-of-a-kind experience that’s much more than a j-o-b just might be officially ending HERE. It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!
