Inventory Flow and Capacity Planner

Trader Joe's

Monrovia, CAFull-time

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Qualifications

  • •We are looking for an Inventory Flow and Capacity Planner who is searching to do what they'll love!
  • •The qualified Inventory Flow and Capacity Planner has at least 3 years of inventory planning, flow management or supply chain operations experience and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept
  • •3+ years of experience in inventory planning, flow management, or supply chain operations
  • •A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • •Strong analytical skills with expertise in capacity modeling, inventory balancing, and data‑driven decision‑making
  • •Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities, supported by a customer‑focused mindset
  • •Advanced knowledge of inventory allocation, replenishment, and flow‑planning processes
  • •A detail‑oriented approach with strong organizational, problem‑solving, and risk‑identification skills
  • •The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment and maintain a flexible schedule that supports occasional travel and weekend availability
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Responsibilities

  • •The Inventory Flow and Capacity Planner is responsible for:
  • •Review and resolve allocation exceptions, including emergencies, shortages, and service‑critical issues, while recommending corrective actions such as internal transfers, reallocation, or delivery prioritization
  • •Monitor days of supply across assigned categories or warehouses to identify service or freshness risks and maintain accurate visibility for emergency or special‑case inbound appointments
  • •Ensure alignment between inbound timing, warehouse capacity, and operational readiness, escalating potential capacity risks as needed
  • •Support short‑ and long‑term capacity modeling for assigned product groups or warehouse networks
  • •Collaborate daily with the Flow & Capacity Planning Manager, Buyers, Inventory COE, Operations, our 3PL, Warehouse, and Transportation teams to maintain seamless execution
  • •Partner with our 3PL and the Transportation‑Managed Vendor Coordinator to align vendor flow performance with allocation strategies and decisions.
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