Supply Chain Specialist
The Supply Chain Analyst plays a key cross-functional role in managing SKU-level forecasting, inventory control, sales data analysis, purchase order creation, and coordination of international freight. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes to ensure timely and efficient fulfillment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage SKU-level forecasts for both e-commerce and retail channels to meet vendor goals and inventory turnover targets.
- Utilize vendor portals to extract and analyze demand planning data, updating internal forecasts accordingly.
- Maintain and update internal sales and operations documents (e.g., Overstock List, Gross Sales Report, Out-of-Stock Report).
- Analyze retail POS data, historical sales, and inventory levels to update demand plans using Excel and ERP systems.
- Collaborate with eCommerce and Sales teams to support direct-to-consumer and mid-tier retailer demand planning.
- Coordinate with the Inventory Team to allocate customer orders for complete shipment.
- Monitor and report on vendor performance metrics (e.g., On-Time Shipping, OTIF, Inventory Turns, Chargebacks).
- Prepare weekly business reviews and operational reports for leadership.
- Maintain item-level master data, product lifecycle status, and customer-level classifications.
- Support product lifecycle management, including identifying slow-moving SKUs and recommending discontinuations.
- Ensure supplier timelines are met within capacity and lead time constraints.
- Assist in planning and launching new products and programs, updating shared timelines and documents.
- Distribute regular inventory reports to Sales and Executive teams.
- Coordinate with international freight forwarders on container shipments, cost quotes, and delivery timelines.
- Develop and maintain a product purchase plan, collaborating with Finance to align with budget targets.
- Support continuous improvement of demand planning tools and systems.
- Communicate with overseas manufacturers regarding purchase orders, production schedules, and quantities.
- Develop a strong understanding of the juvenile products market.
Qualifications
- 1-3+ years of experience in demand and supply chain planning.
- Experience in consumer-packaged goods is a plus.
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office; NetSuite experience preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication with international suppliers and logistics partners.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Bi-weekly or semi-monthly pay schedule
Work Culture
- Detail-oriented and quality-focused
- Innovative and open to calculated risk-taking
- Performance-driven and results-oriented
- Supportive, fair, and people-focused
- Collaborative and team-oriented
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