Inventory Planning Manager

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.Position Summary:The Inventory Planning Manager is accountable for managing inventory demand and supply components for a group of retail products to ensure Store and DC service levels. In this role, you will execute business plans to achieve enterprise supply chain goals including sales, margin, in-stock, turn, fill rate, customer satisfaction and GMROII. You will be working collaboratively with cross- functional, internal, and external partners to deliver results and ensure outcomes.Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain promotional, seasonal and event forecasts with the goal of forecast improvement, accounting for market intelligence for an assigned assortment of Healthcare categories.• Work collaboratively with merchants, vendors, and other parts of the business to ensure that key factors influencing supply and demand are understood and accounted for in the forecast• Maintain inventory and purchase plans using Blue Yonder Fulfill and Order Optimization modules, and maintain open order accuracy• Be an engaged primary point of contact for internal and external partners to solve for stock-out occurrences, supplier constraints, and ad hoc opportunities within assigned span of control.• Partner with Finance, Logistics & Transportation organization to identify supply chain and financial opportunities• Represent project standards by attending and facilitating meetings to prioritize inventory requirements across the organization• Collaborate with vendors, carriers, and DC teams to enable on time and in-full delivery of purchase orders • Join forces by partnering effectively with Merchandising, Logistics, and other applicable departments to achieve business goals and support our customers.Required Qualifications:3+ years of retail industry experience in forecasting and/or supply planning in retail, ecommerce, or CPGPreferred Qualifications: Blue Yonder Forecasting & Replenishment• Mastery of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge• Experience using quantitative technical tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL, ThoughtSpot, Oracle) a plus• Analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to calculate and analyze key forecasting metrics • Business/financial acumen and supply chain knowledge• Communication and influencing skills • Good judgment and decision-making ability• Motivated self-starter that displays intellectual curiosityEducation:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Anticipated Weekly Hours

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.