Manager, Inventory Planning and Management

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Hop on the Rocketship 


Thrasio is a next-generation consumer goods company reimagining how the world’s most-loved products become accessible to everyone. We use a deep understanding of rankings, ratings, and reviews to identify and acquire quality brands and use world-class expertise and data science to make their products better or create new ones to meet changing customer demand.


We’ve got huge goals, and every Thrasher plays an integral part in getting us to the stratosphere. That’s why we only bring on people who think positively. Who look out for the team. Who tell their egos to take a hike while they get the job done right.


From the moment you hop on our rocketship, we give you the freedom you need to take big swings and push what’s possible to get us there. And if you fail, it’s cool—we know you’ll grow spectacularly. What matters is that you’re helping impact millions of people around the world who use our products everyday.


Because with every new spatula, pillow, or marker brand we acquire, with every coffee roaster or body wash we develop, our goal is to provide people everywhere with what they need to make the most of every moment - ensuring that what gets delivered to their door delivers. 


The Role


This is a great opportunity for an organized and ambitious supply chain professional who’s eager to solve complex problems and work on a varied and growing portfolio of leading consumer products. You’ll have opportunities to work cross-functionally, increase your scope of work, and shape your career.

Responsibilities include:

  • Manage daily, weekly and monthly inventory reports to ensure optimum inventory levels based on the most accurate demand data communicated by the brand management, marketing, purchasing & global logistics teams as well as third party logistics (3PLs)
  • Build & execute inventory annual/quarterly/Monthly supply schedules for all SKUs based on adjusted sales annual/monthly forecasts and translate these forecasts to inventory replenishment recommendations
  • Investigate and timely communicate any possible risks that may have significant impact on inventory replenishment variations.
  • Attend weekly scheduling meetings to communicate needs and resolve issues pertaining to upcoming scheduling requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build forecasting models and automate inventory reports
  • Manage excess/aging inventory and storage fees at Amazon and 3PLs
  • Build effective communication channels and collaboration processes with the purchasing & global Logistics, brand management, marketing and finance teams to ensure uninterrupted availability of healthy levels of inventory
  • Build and communicate accurate inventory reports to the finance/accounting/brand management teams
  • Manage all inventory (Amazon FBA, E-commerce, retail) outbound transactions in close coordination with transportation carriers, and warehousing/third-party logistics service providers
  • Build and manage effective auditable documentation system
  • Manage ERP (NetSuite) inventory management, receipts, transfers, reconciliations and act as the department Inventory Super User, ensuring timely and reliable input data in the system.
  • Nurture and manage relationships with Third Party Logistics (3PLs), software and service providers.
  • Develop and implement key SOPs within areas of responsibility.
  • Develop effective and reliable reporting dashboards and communicate these to leadership.
  • Identify and introduce best practices for inventory planning and management within the organization.
  • Manage, hire, and develop direct reports associated with inventory planning & management duties.

What you bring to the party:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or a related field
  • 5+ years’ work experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role in inventory planning & management or a related field.
  • 2+ years managing remote teams
  • Experience managing 5000+ SKUs in a fast-paced environment with high variability particularly in retail/e-commerce (Amazon, Shopify, eBay, etc.) and consumer goods
  • Experience in inventory management modeling, forecasting, reporting and automation
  • Experience in ERP Procure-to-Pay & inventory modules.
  • Proven track record in building, managing and leading teams.

Nice to have, but not required:

  • APICS CPIM certification or equivalent.
  • Master’s degree in mathematics, physics, statistics, engineering, quantitative finance or a related role
  • Experience working with NetSuite, procure-to-pay/inventory ERP module.
  • Experience with Amazon Seller Central

THRASIO IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND CONSIDERS ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY, AGE, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. FURTHER, QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, PROTECTED CLASSES, OR PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS. THRASIO PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.


Thrasio does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Thrasio employees or any other organization location. Thrasio is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Our office is about 15 miles southwest of Boston and is nestled between the commuter rail station, restaurants, town commons, and locally-owned shops.

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