Regularly assess business performance to inform recommendations for short-, medium-, and long-term financial strategies/actions
Lead responsive demand driven buying efforts for all categories
Coach, manage, and develop 1-2 direct reports: fostering growth, accountability, and effective collaboration across the Operations team
Own monthly Open-to-buy (OTB), sales and inventory forecasting
Develop SKU level sales and inventory plans that align with financial targets and supply chain capabilities
Analyze historical data and current trend to manage risk and opportunity; monitor lateness and initiate expedites when warranted
Manage category product suppliers /packaging suppliers to fulfill new PO’s and product launches
Drive continuous improvement of planning and forecasting to increase accuracy and efficiency
Place POs with component and filling suppliers based on forecast, lead time, and inventory levels
Hold and document routine calls with suppliers to manage deviations from delivery dates
Develop working knowledge of planning model
Help drive cadence of S&OP meetings that review actual performance vs. forecast
Build relationship with key business units to partner on forecasting submissions
Analyze forecast and inventory levels by location to create recommendations for inventory forecasting
Maintain a collaborative, innovative and results-oriented environment
Influence cross functional and cross channel partners to drive outcomes
Manage inventory expiry process in partnership with the 3PL and operations teams
Support new product launches, by aligning forecasts and inventory
Approach challenges with curiosity, seeking to understand root causes and exploring innovative solutions
Other duties as needed

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, E-Commerce and retail focused planning, forecasting, and inventory management
Experience effectively using NetSuite, Great Plains, or other similar ERP system
Experience in creating new items and bill of materials in ERP system
Proven ability to partner with formulation and component suppliers
Strong working knowledge of 3PL fulfillment systems
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for forecasting and data analysis
Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
Strong detail-oriented and resourceful mindset
Curiosity and interest in learning new concepts and technologies

Benefits

20 accrued vacation days per year
40 hours of paid sick leave annually
3 paid mental health days
9 paid holidays throughout the year
employee 401(k) plan and company match
pet insurance (Paws & Claws coverage)
life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability coverage
medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
accident and critical illness plans
monthly utility allowance
employee discount program
wellness challenges
paid parental leave
regular recognition initiatives
one paid volunteer day per year
certified Great Place to Work

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain managementinventory managementforecastingdata analysisdemand planningSKU level planningrisk managementcontinuous improvementPO management3PL fulfillment

Soft Skills

coachingcollaborationcommunicationcuriositydetail-orientedresourcefulnessinfluencingaccountabilityinnovationcultural awareness