Inventory Planning Replenishment (IPR) Manager (on-site)
The Plant CompanyThe Plant Company (TPC) is looking for an analytical, hands-on leader to manage our Inventory Replenishment Analysts and improve how we plan and order inventory for The Home Depot. You’ll work directly with large amounts of store- and SKU-level data, identify opportunities and problems, and lead the team responsible for writing replenishment orders. Under our Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Pay-by-Scan (PBS) programs, TPC carries the inventory risk. Your team’s decisions about what to order, how much, and when directly affect sales, waste, and profitability. What You’ll Do Analyze Home Depot sales and inventory data and lead accurate, timely replenishment orders by store and SKU. Coach and develop analysts, set priorities, review ordering decisions, and work alongside the team to solve complex problems. Maintain a rolling 3–4-week forecast, continually comparing production and product availability with customer demand. Build base-, best-, and worst-case plans for promotions, seasonal programs, and special events. Connect Home Depot Sales, Operations, and Transportation to align orders, availability, and deliveries. Use data to challenge requests that could hurt inventory performance or profitability. Identify missed sales opportunities, excess inventory, and supply gaps; recommend solutions and follow through. Improve reporting, ERP data accuracy, ordering methods, and team processes. What Success Looks Like Your impact will show through stronger sell-through and profitability, more accurate forecasts, fewer missed sales, and less excess inventory and waste—supported by a capable team making sound, timely decisions. About TPC TPC is a growing horticultural company and proud Proven Winners® leafjoy® partner, producing premium tropical houseplants for retailers nationwide through state-of-the-art growing and production operations. We believe “together we grow stronger,” which applies to employees, vendors, and customers. Our core values guide how we work: Caring About People, Plants & Process Growth-Oriented Mindset Customer First “Can Do” Attitude with Accountability The role includes time in greenhouse conditions with varying temperatures and humidity, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 15 pounds. Required Skills & Abilities Strong VMI experience and understanding of PBS inventory risk, with direct responsibility for store- and SKU-level replenishment decisions. Ability to independently analyze large retail data sets and improve ordering across a complex product assortment. Strong financial judgment, forecasting, and scenario-planning skills. Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP, inventory management, or demand-planning systems. Ability to account for seasonality, shelf life, and changing demand when managing live or perishable inventory. Effective team leadership, clear communication, and confidence to challenge assumptions using data. Preferred Qualifications & Certifications Experience analyzing Home Depot data and writing orders for Home Depot or another major retailer. Experience in horticulture or perishable goods, including production schedules and distribution logistics. Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools and lean inventory practices. Education & Experience Five or more years of experience in inventory management, replenishment, demand planning, supply chain, or production planning. Experience leading or developing analysts or inventory planning professionals, with demonstrated improvements in sell-through, inventory performance, or profitability. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. The Plant Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.