Demand & Inventory Planning Manager

Bare Home; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

PFMLA – paid family leave

Job summary

Bare Home, a fast-growing Minnesota-based home goods company, seeks a Demand & Inventory Planning Manager to own SKU-level forecasting and inventory optimization across channels. The role is 100% on-site at our Forest Lake/Columbus headquarters and partners with buying, logistics, and marketplace teams to ensure inventory is positioned correctly and costs are optimized.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in planning, strong Excel and analytical skills, and experience with Slimstock or similar ERP

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in demand planning, inventory planning, replenishment, or supply chain analysis.
• Hands-on experience building forecasts and owning forecast accuracy.
• Excel skills including Power Query and data modeling.
• Experience with Slimstock or similar systems (NetSuite/ERP integrations) is preferred.
• Experience with home goods, textiles, or consumer products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain SKU-level demand forecasts using historical data, seasonality, and marketplace trends.
• Track forecast accuracy (MAPE, bias) and adjust models to improve performance.
• Develop demand scenarios for new products, promotions, and seasonal builds.
• Translate sales plans into usable demand inputs for purchasing and production.
• Drive replenishment recommendations balancing stock-out risk and costs.
• Monitor fill rates, inventory turns, and aging inventory to optimize stock.
• Work with buying, logistics, and marketplace teams to align inventory plans.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory planning

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Analytics/Business

Associate degree + relevant experience

Tools

Slimstock

NetSuite

SAP IBP

Blue Yonder

Logility

Job description

Forest Lake / Columbus, Minnesota | On-Site| Full-Time

$85,000 – $105,000 per year (based on experience and skill set)

About Us

JP Ecommerce has been named one of the top-ten fastest-growing businesses in Minnesota by Inc. 5000 for the past four years in a row. We provide customers with high-quality bedding through our brand Bare Home. As a $100M+ e-commerce textile company, we source premium products from China, India, Pakistan, and Turkey while also manufacturing cotton products in the USA.

We’ve grown from a small startup to a team of more than 90 employees, and we’re continuing to expand as we scale our operations to support 30% year-over-year growth. Our collaborative, entrepreneurial culture means your work directly impacts how we forecast, buy, and deliver product across our brands.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Demand & Inventory Planning Manager to own demand forecasting across our marketplace channels and support inventory optimization across a complex, multi-tier supply chain. This is a hands‑on, individual‑contributor role for a planner with a few years in the forecasting and replenishment cycle who is ready to own the number.

You’ll build and maintain SKU‑level forecasts, set and tune safety stock and reorder parameters, drive replenishment recommendations, and track forecast accuracy — then partner with buying, logistics, and marketplace teams to turn those plans into inventory that’s in the right place at the right time. The role leans demand planning first, with a strong supporting hand in inventory optimization, and works daily in Slimstock alongside our ERP and marketplace platforms.

What You’ll Do

Demand Forecasting & Planning

• Build, maintain, and continuously improve SKU‑level demand forecasts in Slimstock using historical sales, seasonality, promotions, and marketplace trends
• Track forecast accuracy (MAPE, bias) by category and channel; identify root causes of misses and adjust models and inputs accordingly
• Develop demand scenarios for new product launches, seasonal builds, and promotional events
• Translate sales plans and growth targets into usable demand inputs for purchasing and production

Inventory Optimization & Replenishment

• Set and tune safety stock levels, reorder points, and weeks‑of‑supply targets across all stages of our network — from overseas manufacturing through staging, receipt, and final distribution points
• Drive replenishment recommendations that balance stock‑out risk, holding cost, and storage constraints
• Monitor fill rates, inventory turns, aged and excess inventory, Amazon IPI scores, and FBA storage utilization — and act before problems hit operations
• Help configure and refine Slimstock parameters so the system reflects real lead times, multi‑tier flows, and business constraints

Reporting & Analysis

• Build and maintain Excel‑based analyses and reporting on forecast performance, inventory health, and replenishment status
• Maintain data accuracy and synchronization across NetSuite, Slimstock, SellerCloud, and marketplace platforms
• Present findings and recommendations to planning and supply chain leadership with clear, data‑backed reasoning

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with buying and sourcing on purchase order timing, quantities, and vendor lead times
• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse operations on container scheduling, receipts, and inventory transfers
• Work with marketplace teams to align inventory positioning with channel strategy and promotional calendars

What You Need

Must‑Haves

• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, replenishment, or supply chain analysis
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Supply Chain Management, Business, Analytics, Operations, Finance, or related field); an Associate’s degree plus relevant experience will also be considered
• Hands‑on experience building and maintaining demand forecasts and owning forecast accuracy
• Working knowledge of safety stock, reorder points, lead times, and stock‑out/overstock trade‑offs
• Advanced Excel skills — formulas, Power Query, and data modeling
• Experience with a demand planning or inventory optimization system (Slimstock highly preferred; or similar tools such as NetSuite planning, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, or Logility)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to explain your numbers and defend your recommendations

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience planning for e‑commerce marketplaces (Amazon FBA, Walmart, Target) including IPI and storage‑limit management
• Experience with an ERP or order management system (NetSuite, SellerCloud, or similar)
• Experience planning around overseas manufacturing and import lead times
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
• Prior experience in home goods, textiles, or consumer products

Pay: $85,000 – $105,000 per year (based on experience and skill set). This is an exempt, salaried position.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability (at no cost to employees)
• Life Insurance starting at $25,000 (at no cost to employees, with option to purchase additional coverage)
• Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) — Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing company

Location & Requirements

This position is 100% on‑site at our Forest Lake/Columbus, Minnesota headquarters. Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with some flexibility based on business needs. Occasional early morning calls with overseas vendors may be required.

We are only considering candidates who:

• Currently live in Minnesota or the immediate surrounding area
• Can reliably commute to our Forest Lake/Columbus location daily
• Are available for in‑person interviews at our office

At Bare Home, we strive to create a culture where all people come first. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Bare Home is an equal‑opportunity employer, and by doing so, we aim to sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.