Job Responsibilities
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Build and maintain rolling forecasts for existing products, new launches, seasonal programs, and variants, and improve forecast accuracy over time.
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Translate forecasts into inventory and purchasing plans that balance customer demand, inventory health, supplier lead times, and working capital.
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Lead seasonal inventory planning, including Q4 readiness and 6-18 month strategies.
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Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, from placement and approvals to production tracking and delivery, coordinating with Logistics on inbound and international freight.
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Monitor inventory accuracy and supplier inventory levels, and maintain inventory data in Magento.
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Develop runout projections and buy plans that mitigate out-of-stock, excess, and obsolete inventory risks, including recommending exit strategies for sunset SKUs.
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Support inventory cash planning with Operations and FAST, and recommend purchasing adjustments based on actuals versus forecast.
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Lead tariff planning and cost impact analysis, and support product costing, including annual standard cost updates and new product costing with Strategic Sourcing.
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Audit and process vendor invoices, and conduct product and freight margin analysis to find cost and profitability opportunities.
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Build Looker dashboards, report on KPIs and OKRs, and deliver business reviews that inform annual operating plans and long-term strategy.
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Identify opportunities to improve performance through process improvements and automation.
Qualifications
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3+ years of experience in inventory planning, materials management, demand forecasting, supply chain, or operations
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into business decisions
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Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, and ERP or inventory management systems
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Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel
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Strong understanding of costing, margin analysis, and financial reporting
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Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
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Snowflake, Looker, or other BI tools
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AI-supported forecasting tools
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S&OP or integrated business planning experience
Nice to Have