Our client, a dynamic Amazon FBA business, selling products in Retail Building Materials and Garden Equipment categories, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Demand Planning and Inventory Optimization Manager. This role will lead efforts in forecasting demand, managing inventory levels, and optimizing stock for their entire catalog of products. As a Demand Planning and Inventory Optimization Manager, you will ensure that the company maintains optimal stock levels while balancing cost efficiencies and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demand Planning: Analyze historical sales data, current product trends, and market insights to accurately forecast demand for all products.
- Inventory Management: Calculate and manage optimal inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing excess stock and associated costs.
- Order Management: Generate purchase orders for replenishment based on forecasted demand and stock levels, collaborating with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Stock Control & Optimization: Monitor and optimize stock levels across the catalog, ensuring products are always available in the required quantities and minimizing overstock.
- Analytics & Reporting: Provide regular reports on demand forecasts, stock status, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Use advanced analytics to recommend inventory adjustments and supply chain improvements.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with brand manager and other stakeholders to align demand forecasts with marketing, promotions, and sales strategies.
- Amazon Marketplace Management: Oversee inventory management for Amazon, ensuring accurate stock levels, fulfillment coordination, and alignment with marketplace demand trends.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in demand planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations, preferably in e-commerce.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and generate actionable insights.
- Experience managing inventory for the Amazon Marketplace, including knowledge of FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon) and related processes.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Experience working with international suppliers, especially from China, is a plus.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Google Spreadsheets, data analysis tools, and demand planning software
- Experience with Inventory Planner would be a plus
- This role is essential for maintaining efficient and cost-effective inventory management while supporting the companys growth through data-driven insights and precise demand forecasting.
What We Offer:
*Full time remote work, flexible working hours (4 hours overlap between 6am and 2pm EST is required).
* Positive and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
* Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.