Associate Planner, MPI (HYBRID)

Zale Canada Co.

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Support Center - Akron, OH Until 8/23/2026 First posted June 10, 2026 Last posted June 10, 2026
Job description

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Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

The Associate Planner is responsible for execution and implementation of inventory strategies focused on optimizing in-stocks and turn while effectively operating within OTB.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Analyze and provide insight and recommendations to drive Inventory productivity as well as supporting sales and margin KPIs.  Areas of focus to include lifecycle management, supply chain optimization, forecasting, allocation, replenishment and associated inventory projects.

  • Assist with curated datasets and build reports/dashboards supporting multiple facets of inventory management across multiple banners and channels including; in stocks, weeks of supply, Late/early delivery tracking, store performance/ranking, etc.

  • Create, implement and oversee end-to-end product life cycle processes. Develop reporting focused on test sku success rates, optimal clearance discounts, etc.

  • Support Merchandise/Inventory Management system transitions/upgrades/launches via testing, data validation, process documentation, etc.

  • Support other inventory related analysis; including commodities, vendor cost negotiations as well as other sales, margin, discounting ad hoc analysis.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business, or related area

  • Inventory Management or Merch Planning required, preferably in Retail

  • Experience in querying data from databases

  • Advanced Windows PC experience; Excel, Word, Power Point; and Data reporting tools such as Tableau and Business Objects. 

  • Requires strong communication, analytic, and problem-solving skills

  • Must possess strong retail, inventory management, and merchandising skills

  • Ability to present information clearly and strong collaboration skills

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

  • Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family covered that is active on day 1 of employment

  • Generous 401(k) matching after just one year to help secure your financial future

  • Ample paid time off, plus seven holidays to recharge and unwind

  • Exclusive discounts on premium merchandise just for you

  • Dynamic Learning & Development programs to support your growth

  • And more!

About this role

Summary

Manage inventory strategies, analyze data, optimize stock, support system transitions, and improve sales performance.

Job title

Associate Planner, MPI (HYBRID)

Experience level

null

Industry

retail

Location requirements

Support Center in Akron, OH; hybrid work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

database queryingexcelpowerpointtableaubusiness objectsretailmerchandising

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

inventory managementforecastingsupply chaindata reporting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Akron, OH, USA

Hybrid City