Requisition Order Placement Specialist - Merchandising and Planning

Order Placement Specialist

The Order Placement Specialist is a critical member of the Buying Team, responsible for the accurate and timely execution of purchase orders to ensure optimal inventory levels and support merchandising strategies. This role bridges the gap between buying decisions and supply chain execution, ensuring product availability to meet customer demand. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.

Position Reports To : Merchandise Planning Director

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

• Owns vendor purchase order placement aligning with department receipt plans and open to buy.
• Collaborates with Buying and Planning team on weekly ladder planning to review SKU forecasts, promotional plans, inbound purchase orders and priorities.
• Manages SKU level replenishment parameters and system settings to optimize inventory levels in stores and DCs.
• Maintains and updates TCS Vendor Site settings.
• Responsible for approval of purchase orders inbound to all DCs, including PO maintenance and revisions.
• Collaborates with the planner on store instocks and analysis for assigned categories of merchandise.
• Manages inventory end-to-end for all Distribution Centers and Stores
• Supports stores to maintain proper inventory levels, including reviewing ad hoc store requests.
• Allocates merchandise to stores and analyzes inventory & sales as needed.
• Supports Buying teams with ad-hoc analysis with various projects and tasks as needed.
• Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule
• Performs other requested tasks and duties.

We believe in taking care of our team. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just health insurance (though we've got that covered too!). Here at The Container Store, we're passionate about helping you contain your health, grow your career, and find balance in your life.

Here's a peek at what you can expect :

For our full-time associates, we offer even more :

But that's not all! We offer a fun and collaborative work environment where you can learn, grow, and make a real difference.

Experience and Skills Required :

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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