Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used—and loved—for generations.
The Planning Analyst is responsible for the tactical management of Purchase Orders - by tracking purchase orders from creation of the order to receipt in the warehouse. They will monitor Inventory levels to maximize stock position and minimize unproductive inventory at the product level. This position will work with the Merchandise Planner to ensure that approved strategies and financial goals are achieved.
The ideal Planning Analyst candidate is curious, innovative, results-oriented, and focused on delivering a best in class customer experience through their work in executing strategy and exceeding financial targets.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Tactical Management
- Generate Purchase Orders with guidance from the Merchandise Planner.
- Use financial and quantitative information to optimize inventory receipt flow to adhere with warehouse receiving constraints.
- Partner with vendors to optimize shipping parameters based on business needs.
- Maintain forecasts and ordering constraints for all vendors and items.
- Track and manage open Purchase Orders and regularly follow up with Vendors on shipping status.
- Report on late shipments and work with Sourcing and Buying to resolve any ongoing issues.
- Work with Planner to monitor sales and inventory levels and adjust purchase orders accordingly to drive sales and profitability.
Analytical Focus
- Create and generate reports, analysis and scenarios to drive inventory strategy decisions, understand trends and facilitate planning team deliverables.
- Generate and analyze weekly, monthly, quarterly, and seasonal sales reporting.
- Analyze historical and current trends to identify risks and opportunities; partner with Manager to develop action plan to achieve department goals.
- Assist Merchandise Planner with executing markdown and promotional strategies and store replenishment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field required.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in inventory analysis, planning, allocation or buying.
- Technological proficiency, including the ability or aptitude to learn new technical applications; high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and a solutions-oriented mindset, using both analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work in an ever-changing environment with efficiency and accuracy.
- Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills.
- Able to present problem analysis and recommended solutions in a creative and logical manner to variety of different departments that motivates them to action.
- Capable of achieving business results through highly collaborative and cross-functional team-work.
Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.
AI Code of Conduct
At Arhaus, we believe great hiring starts with authentic human connection. Throughout your candidate experience, you will be engaging with real recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers who are focused on getting to know you, your experiences, skills, perspectives, and potential. We encourage candidates to use AI to support resume refinement, interview preparation, brainstorming, and communication. All application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect your own experiences, qualifications, and capabilities. We ask that you participate in phone and virtual interviews without using AI to develop your responses. To protect the integrity of our hiring process and the confidentiality of information shared during interviews, candidates may not record, transcribe, or use AI-powered note-taking tools during interviews. We expect all candidates to participate in the hiring process with honesty and integrity. For take-home assignments or role-specific assessments where AI use is permitted, we request transparency on which specific tools were used and how the tools were used and expect an explanation of your approach, contributions, and decision-making.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field
- Minimum 1 year experience in inventory analysis, planning, allocation or buying
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Technological proficiency and aptitude to learn new applications
- Strong attention to detail and solutions-oriented analytical skills
- Self-motivated with ability to work efficiently in a changing environment
- Strong listening, written and oral communication skills and ability to present analysis
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve business results
Arhaus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Arhaus and has not been reviewed or approved by Arhaus.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are provided alongside company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability, with HSAs/FSAs available. Wellness resources such as an onsite clinic at headquarters and an EAP broaden access to care.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match, described with immediate vesting in company materials, underpins long-term savings.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Employees can access sizeable merchandise discounts, friends-and-family events, sample sales, and wellness credits that can lower insurance costs. Headquarters amenities such as an onsite café and EV charging add convenience.
Arhaus Insights
What We Do
Arhaus offers original handcrafted designs at 70 privately owned and operated store locations in the U.S. and online at arhaus.com. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we collaborate with skilled artisans from around the world to create (and recreate) pieces that reflect many cultures, from Italy to Indonesia. The end result is an eclectic mix of designs that are exclusive to our stores and arhaus.com. Furnishing a Better World: This is the premise of the Arhaus design philosophy; it dates back to 1986 when the father and son John and Jack Reed opened the first store location in the historic Flats District downtown Cleveland and vowed never to use wood from the world’s endangered rainforests in the making of an Arhaus design. Today, nearly 50 percent the product assortment is made of recycled material—everything from glass, to metals like copper and reclaimed wood from buildings no longer standing and vessels no longer set sail. Timbers are either reclaimed or sustainably sourced. A Port City Called Arhus: The Danish port city Århus (pronounced ohr-HOOSE) inspired the name. John came across Arhus on a map and took an immediate liking. After a few minor modifications, “Arhaus” represented the warmth and luxury of the then (and now) home furnishings offered.
