• Actively support and foster a culture of inclusion across all teams and functions.
• Lead monthly reviews of supply and demand to ensure accurate alignment between production and sales.
• Facilitate discussions that drive cross-functional collaboration and informed decision-making.
• Support the automation and simplification of data collection, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Define key operational metrics that accurately measure supply chain efficiency.
• Work collaboratively across departments to improve metric performance weekly.
• Develop and distribute weekly reports focused on buffer and excess inventory management.
• Provide visibility into trends, risks, and opportunities through clear and concise reporting.
• Assist in process mapping to document and streamline critical SIOP cycle steps.
• Support automation initiatives to enhance efficiency within the monthly SIOP process.

Skills: Collaboration, Demand Planning, Data Automation, Performance Metrics, Process Mapping, Inventory Control, SIOP Optimization, Risk Analysis

• Develop and maintain safety stock and Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) calculation tools to support inventory planning.
• Ensure these tools are accurate, automated, and aligned with business requirements.
• Collaborate with buyers and planners to review and update safety stock and EOQ levels periodically.
• Adjust calculations based on demand variability, lead times, and service level targets.
• Design and maintain inventory performance reports and dashboards using Excel and Tableau.
• Provide clear visibility into inventory trends, performance metrics, and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Supply Chain Managers, buyers, and planners to review and optimize inventory levels.
• Identify imbalances or inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Present inventory analyses and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Perform quarterly excess and obsolescence analyses to minimize financial exposure.
• Share insights and proposed mitigation plans with key stakeholders.
• Execute SOX-related inventory controls to ensure compliance and data integrity.

Skills: Inventory Planning, EOQ Tools, Data Automation, Performance Reporting, Demand Analysis, Stakeholder Collaboration, Inventory Optimization, Compliance Control

• Own and oversee SKU-level inventory management to minimize out-of-stock situations.
• Monitor product availability to ensure consistent fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
• Formulate detailed inventory forecasts across multiple product types and categories.
• Leverage data and trends to improve forecast accuracy and anticipate demand changes.
• Manage and allocate inventory efficiently across stores to balance supply and sales potential.
• Assist in the Open-To-Buy process by providing inventory insights and recommendations.
• Support financial planning by aligning purchasing with sales and stock objectives.
• Conduct ad-hoc hindsight analyses to evaluate profitability and identify growth opportunities.
• Use findings from analysis to drive inventory optimization and maximize sales performance.
• Collaborate directly with 3PL partners to ensure uninterrupted inventory movement.
• Resolve logistics issues proactively to maintain steady inventory flow across all channels.

Skills: Inventory Management, Demand Forecasting, Data Analysis, Stock Allocation, Financial Planning, Inventory Optimization, Logistics Coordination, Performance Analysis

• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to guide the development of category-level plans.
• Analyze performance metrics to influence assortment, pricing, and inventory strategies.
• Manage the strategic positioning of size investments across product lines.
• Validate purchase quantities at the size level to ensure optimal availability for customers.
• Ensure buys align with demand trends and business objectives.
• Perform monthly receipt reconciliations to confirm that pre-season investments flow correctly into in-season periods.
• Identify discrepancies in receipts and take corrective action.
• Support the creation of weekly and quarterly business recaps to evaluate category performance.
• Collaborate with merchant and inventory management teams to align pricing strategies with business goals.
• Develop comprehensive in-season pricing strategies that support pre-season plans.
• Execute approved pricing actions to maintain competitiveness and achieve financial targets.
• Monitor and manage in-season category plans through ongoing performance assessments.

Skills: Data Insights, Category Planning, Performance Analysis, Size Optimization, Demand Alignment, Pricing Strategy, Business Reporting, Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Assist the business with retail demand planning activities to ensure accurate forecasting and efficient inventory management.
• Support business units by analyzing retailer forecasts versus actual sales, providing recommendations to account for future planned and unplanned events.
• Identify seasonality trends and ensure retailers have appropriate settings and parameters to accommodate peak selling periods.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on retailer customer processes and effectively communicate insights and requirements to business unit teams.
• Participate in and often lead root cause analyses for unexpected changes in order patterns, identifying corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Develop analytics and solutions that enhance key business metrics, such as promotions, pricing, and store weeks of supply, to improve forecast accuracy and drive growth.
• Assist in preparing clear and concise business reviews, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Create point-of-sale (POS) forecasts in collaboration with retailers and internal teams to ensure an aligned demand plan.
• Participate in promotional planning by estimating expected sales at specific price points and coordinating with retailers to activate appropriate forecast measures.
• Coordinate and lead routine forecast collaboration meetings between retailers and business units, preparing insights and recommendations to improve forecast accuracy.
• Analyze store inventory levels and provide recommendations on optimal allocation strategies for available inventory.
• Review current safety stock levels and suggest improvements to optimize inventory stratification.
• Implement value-added analytics initiatives for both external and internal stakeholders to enhance business performance.
• Drive process improvements across business units to streamline demand planning, forecasting, and inventory management operations.

Skills: Demand Planning, Forecast Analysis, Trend Identification, Retail Collaboration, Root Cause Analysis, Business Analytics, Inventory Optimization, Process Improvement

• Interface with all necessary plant personnel to schedule order shipments into and out of the plant, including stock transfers and outbound shipments of packaged goods and raw materials to customers and other locations.
• Participate in system improvement reviews and provide timely feedback on issues, contributing to process optimization and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a liaison between the plant and the demand planning team to resolve issues and ensure smooth communication and coordination.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports as directed by plant management, including activity reports, problem descriptions, shipment metrics, short shipments, and In-Full-On-Time (IFOT) accuracy reports.
• Provide coverage for the Customer Fulfillment Coordinator during absences, ensuring continuity of operations and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with plant facilitators and material handlers to maintain warehouse organization, ensuring FIFO compliance and efficient product shipment.
• Manage third-party inventory needs for contract packagers and other client production facilities, ensuring proper tracking and fulfillment.
• Organize and make necessary daily adjustments to streamline the build-to-order pallet process for maximum efficiency.
• Work closely with plant facilitators, coordinators, procurement, production, planning, distribution, and material handling teams to resolve shipping, demand, and inventory conflicts promptly and effectively.

Skills: Inventory Scheduling, Shipment Coordination, Process Improvement, Communication Skills, Reporting and Analysis, Warehouse Management, Third-Party Logistics, Problem Solving

• Manage all third-party produced items stored at and shipped from the plant cluster, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in inventory handling.
• Oversee the execution of the plant’s physical inventory, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure compliance and precision.
• Manage plant and local outside warehouse inventories to maintain accuracy and integrity across all storage locations.
• Report and manage the disposition of non-saleable product (NSP) inventory, both in-house and within the surrounding area, ensuring proper tracking and accountability.
• Gather, compile, and analyze data to generate various reports related to shipping and receiving activities for KPI tracking, management, operating reviews, and stakeholder use.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses focused on warehouse efficiency, including velocity slotting, flow optimization, and implementation of process improvements.
• Manage cycle counts, including scheduling, reconciliation, and reporting in alignment with the established cycle count schedule.
• Perform required inventory adjustments in the handheld system after thoroughly researching the causes of discrepancies.
• Coordinate with all necessary plant personnel to schedule order shipments into and out of the plant, including stock transfers and outbound packaged goods and raw materials to customers and other company locations.
• Participate in reviews of system improvements, providing timely and constructive feedback on issues and enhancement opportunities.

Skills: Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations, Physical Inventory, Data Analysis, Reporting and KPIs, Process Improvement, Cycle Counting, Shipment Coordination

• Maintain various inventory projection models to ensure accurate forecasting and planning.
• Work with and help drive cross-functional teams to deliver and support risk management initiatives that reduce lost sales, improve operational efficiency, and enhance profitability.
• Analyze current and historical inventory and sales performance to make informed recommendations on reorder frequency and minimum inventory quantities.
• Lead internal process improvements in inventory replenishment practices and implement supply chain best practices.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Inventory Planners to meet or exceed key performance indicator (KPI) benchmarks.
• Partner with cross-functional business teams to ensure a successful Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process that effectively balances supply and demand.
• Support and promote the adoption of S&OP best practices across the organization.
• Build customized reporting for leadership and business stakeholders to monitor KPI performance and inventory levels.
• Prepare quarterly and annual inventory budgets, ensuring alignment with company financial goals.
• Facilitate the documentation of supply chain planning processes and workflows through Process Documents and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Develop new KPIs to drive continuous performance improvement.
• Enhance collaboration among Demand Planners, Inventory Planners, Digital Inventory Controllers, and Digital Merchandisers to promote effective knowledge sharing and maintain an optimal inventory balance that supports sales.
• Refine systems and methods to continually improve the planning process and better anticipate future inventory needs.
• Execute with excellence in customer replenishment operations and provide feedback to the supply chain group on opportunities and risks impacting replenishment performance metrics.
• Responsible for achieving key performance indicators, including inventory turns, in-stock percentage, and target inventory levels.

Skills: Inventory Forecasting, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, S&OP Management, KPI Development, Budget Planning

• Experience in analysis with an emphasis in logistics, forecasting/planning.
• Knowledge of inventory management practices and definitions, such as safety stock, EOQ, and carrying cost.
• Familiarity with production planning or master scheduling processes.
• Knowledge of service level optimization and stockout cost modeling.
• Experience leading periodic cycle count programs to ensure data accuracy and compliance with corporate policies.
• Awareness of transportation cost analysis and freight optimization principles.
• Able to develop dashboards to track supplier performance, lead time variability, and material availability.
• Strategic thinking to balance cost, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Strong numerical aptitude with attention to accuracy and data integrity.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple time zones and departments.

Qualifications: BS in Supply Chain Management with 4 years of Experience

• Previous experience in Inventory Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, or Procurement Operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Procurement Operations.
• Solid understanding of inventory management techniques and systems.
• Intermediate Excel abilities, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, conditional formatting, IF statements, charts, and graph creation.
• Proficiency in using and pulling information from an ERP such as SAP or JD Edwards.
• Proficiency in using a CRM system such as Salesforce.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to facilitate decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results and achieve goals.
• Must effectively interact with various internal customers with good interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking ability under tight deadlines.

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 3 years of Experience

• Experience in inventory or operations.
• Demonstrated work experience performing inventory control duties.
• Demonstrated capabilities working on large-scale inventory initiatives.
• Understanding of supply chain principles, including demand planning and lead time management.
• Knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover, service level, and forecast accuracy.
• Familiarity with statistical modeling and data analysis techniques for forecasting and trend analysis.
• Experience in coordinating demand forecasting and replenishment planning to optimize stock levels and reduce excess inventory.
• Knowledge of compliance standards related to inventory control, documentation, and audit procedures.
• Proficient in ERP or inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) for data tracking and reporting.
• High proficiency in Excel.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and time management skills.

Qualifications: BS in Operations Management with 5 years of Experience

• Working experience in inventory analysis/management.
• Evidence of driving improvement in inventory metrics through a sustainable process across multiple teams.
• Working knowledge of IBP and S&OP methodologies.
• Understanding of cost-to-serve models and how inventory decisions affect profitability.
• Awareness of key supply chain performance indicators like OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) and service level attainment.
• Experience partnering with procurement and logistics teams to synchronize supply planning with sales forecasts and supplier lead times.
• Able to support budgeting and financial planning by analyzing inventory-related costs and working capital impacts.
• Able to streamline reporting workflows by automating data extraction and visualization processes.
• Strong analytical skills and a track record of learning new tools to an expert level, and developing business reports.
• Good influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other formulas).
• Understanding of Tableau.

Qualifications: BS in Logistics and Transportation with 8 years of Experience

• Prior work experience in inventory management, preferably with the eCommerce and/or retail industry.
• Passionate about working with business partners to identify opportunities, driving business decisions with data and analysis.
• Understanding of demand forecasting concepts and applying this knowledge on the job with strong analytical skills.
• Functional knowledge of Inventory Management principles and KPIs of OTB, sell-through, and inventory turn rates, COGS variance, WOS, etc.
• Experience managing cross-functional meetings between merchandising, finance, and supply chain teams to align on seasonal buy plans.
• Ability to develop inventory allocation models to optimize stock distribution across multiple sales channels.
• Experience leading initiatives to improve SKU rationalization, reducing obsolete or slow-moving inventory items.
• Advanced skill level in MS Excel, including formulating pivot tables, if statements, VLOOKUP statements, etc.
• Skill in utilizing reporting/data of various Inventory Management and Business Intelligence tools, such as Tableau, to run reports online and build basic report queries.
• Ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced, business-decision driving analytical environment.
• Proactive, self-directed, strategic, and tactical with an intellectual curiosity for analyzing and interpreting information.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact collaboratively and influence others without authority.

Qualifications: BA in Economics with 7 years of Experience

• Experience working in analytics, inventory analysis, with CPCM certification.
• Understanding of the end-to-end supply chain lifecycle, from procurement to distribution.
• Experience in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning.
• Knowledge of inventory valuation methods such as FIFO, LIFO, and weighted average.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools like Power BI or Tableau for reporting.
• Awareness of cost accounting principles related to inventory planning.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve business results.
• A detail-oriented mindset and proven organizational and time management skills
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while working independently and taking initiative
• Highly skilled in the use of Excel spreadsheets and other accounting software.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Good work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to complete a task or project, especially when important deadlines cause greater-than-normal departmental pressures.

Qualifications: BA in International Business with 6 years of Experience

• Experience in allocation and business analytics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work with a diverse team to drive results.
• Good problem-solving skills, and can proactively recommend solutions to various stakeholders and make decisions with limited information.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proven track record of using data to influence decisions to drive profitable outcomes.
• High degree of change agility and dynamic thinking.
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen, with the ability to analyze and understand quantitative data.
• Strong computer skills and demonstrated ability to learn and apply new software technology.
• Experience with JDA Arthur Allocation, E3, Oracle, SAP Business Objects, MicroStrategy, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Qualifications: BA in Retail Management with 4 years of Experience

• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and interpret data.
• Strong quantitative skills through knowledge of statistics and quantitative data analysis, and interpretation.
• Ability to translate analysis to the audience and communicate recommendations.
• Understanding of Inventory Management Principles.
• Experience working in Data Analytics.
• Working experience with Inventory Management Systems.
• Strong financial acumen skills.
• Experience in Merchandising Strategy, Merchandising Execution (Field), and Store Operations.
• Working knowledge of the Supply Chain and Merchandising Process.
• Understanding of Distribution, Transportation, and Supplier Manufacturing Principles.
• Good critical thinking skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, and the ability to understand and foresee implications of new information for current and future problem-solving.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to persuade and influence others.
• Strong ability to multitask and handle competing priorities at once.
• Strong self-starter with the ability to work with little supervision and the ability to work with a team.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications: BS in Supply Chain Management with 9 years of Experience