Demand Forecast & Inventory Manager | Remote  

Job Summary:

As the Demand Forecast & Inventory Manager, you will directly impact the trajectory of our business. You will play a pivotal role in the smooth running of the product side of our Operations function while ensuring partner and client delight as a result of the timeous supply of all our products where and when they are needed.

Responsibilities:

Demand Forecast/Planning

• Master data: ABCL, FG Hierarchy, and MS
• Owns Consensus Meeting/Process, Accountability for Total Company Consensus
• Root Cause analysis to drive improvement for FCST Accuracy/Bias
• Business trend analysis for ongoing and new launch
• Owns Sell IN Demand (weekly/monthly)
• Key Liaison for retailers on Open to Buy
• Owns Launch dimensioning (in partnership w/ Sales and Marketing)
• Add/Delete List Management for Catalogue by retailer
• Understand the retailer’s stock policy
• Month End Carryover process

Supply/Inventory management

• Own total inventory on Saleable, WIPs, POSM
• Manage the 3PL assembling
• Own S&OP (OTB) Review Meeting
• Stock Policy
• Monthly and year end inventory report
• Drive approvals of Regulations and Transportation approvals via plan validation
• Low Days Analytics and Recovery
• E&O, Expiration Risks for Visibility and Reduction Plan

• A minimum of 5 years in demand forecasting and inventory management.
• At least 2 years in a management position.
• Comprehensive knowledge of forecasting tools and inventory management systems.
• Strong proficiency in analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proven knack for interdepartmental communication and collaboration.
• Ability to flex both creative and analytical muscles, applying out-of-the-box thinking to strategic problem-solving.
• A collaborative mindset and openness to feedback. You appreciate that great work is a product of collective effort and are comfortable expressing your ideas and changing your mind when presented with compelling perspectives.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous start-up environment.
• Ideally, candidates will possess an in-depth understanding of the beauty and wellness industry and its market trends.
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required; a Master's degree would be a bonus.