Planning Manager

TLDR

Partner with the Merchant team to enhance instock rates and inventory turnover while providing critical forecasting and supply tracking support using advanced Excel skills.

Spreetail propels brands to increase their ecommerce market share across the globe while improving their operational costs. Learn how we are building one of the fastest-growing ecommerce companies in history: www.spreetail.com.   How you will achieve success:
  • Build and manage purchase orders with our suppliers to achieve company metrics for in-stock rates and inventory turnover. This includes analyzing orders once they are placed, managing the shipments and backorders for those vendors, etc.
  • Allocate products to the optimal fulfillment centers to facilitate in-stock rates and turnover.
  • Works with the vendor management team to obtain product information as needed and communicates supplier performance and be responsible for communicating with our vendors regarding placing and managing purchases.
  • Be responsible for KPIs of the pod - Out of stock rate, Inventory Turn, Obsolete Slow-Moving Inventory, and Sell-Through Rate. 
  • Provide in-depth analysis to identify opportunities to improve revenue and profitability from an inventory standpoint.  Able to consolidate large volumes of data - shipments, sales, inventory, etc.
  • What experiences will help you in this role:
  • 3+ years of experience in inventory management, purchasing & supply chain. 
  • Strong Excel skills and high proficiency in Microsoft Office. 
  • Strong Problem Solving & Analytical Skills. 
  • Experience in forecasting, planning and replenishment systems. 
  • Experience working with both domestic and international merchandise manufacturer vendor base. 
  • This is a remote position and requires candidates to have an available work-from-home setup
    Desktop/Laptop system requirements:
    - 4th generation or higher, at least Intel i3 or equivalent processor;
    - at least 4GB RAM;
    - Windows 10 and above or MAC OSX operating system 
    - You are required to provide your own dual monitors
    A strong and stable internet connection (A DSL, cable or fiber wired internet service with 10 Mbps plan or higher for primary connection)
    PC Headset
    A high-definition (HD) external or integrated webcam with at least 720p resolution.

    Please be aware of scammers. Spreetail will only contact you through Lever or the spreetail.com domain. Spreetail will never ask candidates for money during the recruitment process. Please reach out to [email protected] directly if you have any concerns. Emails from @spreetailjobs.com are fraudulent.

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    Spreetail partners with brands to boost their ecommerce presence by purchasing premium products and strategically listing them on leading marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart. With innovative software and a network of fulfillment centers ensuring next-day shipping for most of the U.S., Spreetail expertly drives sales growth while optimizing operational efficiency for its partners.

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