eCommerce Demand & Inventory Planner

Sportique; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sportique, a rapidly growing e-commerce company, is seeking an Inventory Planner to enhance their inventory management efforts. The role involves developing demand forecasts, analyzing sales data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills, relevant experience, and a passion for logistics and brand discovery.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years in inventory planning, demand forecasting.
• Understanding of Amazon FBA Logistics and Seller Central.
• Affinity for fine details and comfort with analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts based on sales data.
• Analyze inventory levels and collaborate with supply chain teams.
• Prepare reports to track key inventory metrics.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Demand planning software

Job description

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Sportique is a multi-channel e-commerce company based in San Francisco, CA. We're small, scrappy, and are as close to a work family as you can find. The company has recently earned a standing in Inc. 5000's List of Fastest Growing Private Companies for the forth consecutive year, and plans to continue growing faster, stronger, better, and more intelligently curated. As a close knit team, we value personality above all else. We are looking for someone with collaborative team spirit as well as independent drive, who’d love to help impact the heart of our business - curation and brand management. You will learn the fundamentals of product buying and logistics from curation, to relationship management, to analytics and forecasting.

Responsibilities

️ Develop and maintain demand forecasts based on sales data, market trends, and historical performance.

️ Analyze inventory levels, sales velocity, and supply chain constraints to minimize stockouts and overstock.

️ Collaborate with purchasing and supply chain teams to ensure optimal stock levels.

️ Monitor supplier lead times and adjust inventory plans accordingly.

️ Identify slow-moving inventory and recommend clearance or promotional strategies.

️ Work with cross-functional teams to align supply and demand planning.

️ Prepare reports and dashboards to track key inventory metrics.

️ Support new product launches with demand forecasting and stock planning.

Qualifications & Skills

️ Experience: 2+ years in inventory planning, demand forecasting in Amazon-focused environments. (Understanding of Amazon FBA Logistics, Seller Central and Inventory management tools)

️ Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (preferred but not required).

️ Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, or demand planning software.

️ Analytical Mindset: Strong ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.

️ Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate inventory challenges and proactively address them.

️ Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to work with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams.

Qualified candidates have an affinity for fine details, a passion for brand discovery, a high level of comfort with analytics and spreadsheets, and a love for logistics. Strong communication skills, both internally and externally, are also critical to your success.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time (Open to both)

Salary: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour (Based on experience)

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Inventory planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain management. 2+ years (Required)

Language:

Work Location: Remote

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Consumer Goods

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