Hybrid Inventory Planning & Operations Manager

Puffco; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly LA office

Access to Puffco products

Weekly social hour

Job summary

Puffco is seeking an Inventory Planning & Operations Manager to ensure optimal inventory across our global supply chain. You will drive demand and supply planning, optimize inventory strategies, and improve processes in a cross-functional setting with Finance, Sales, Product, Operations, Marketing, and Customer Service.

You will report to the Planning Director and work in a hybrid role based at our Los Angeles HQ, with 2–3 days in-office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in inventory planning, demand planning, supply planning, or inventory management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into insights.
• Experience leading or supporting cross-functional planning processes such as S&OP or IBP.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, forecasting, and supply planning.
• Proven ability to balance service levels, inventory investment and constraints.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across functions.
• Advanced Excel; Power BI or similar BI tools preferred.
• High ownership, organization, and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally to support demand and supply planning aligned with growth and goals.
• Drive monthly demand forecasts using historical trends, seasonality, promotions, and launches.
• Develop and manage finished goods supply plans; identify risks and optimization opportunities.
• Support monthly S&OP process with cross-functional priorities and risk communications.
• Perform scenario planning and risk analysis for product launches and transitions.
• Oversee daily inventory operations, ensuring accuracy and timely movement across warehouses.

Job description

Puffco is seeking an Inventory Planning & Operations Manager to ensure optimal inventory across our global supply chain. You will drive demand and supply planning, optimize inventory strategies, and improve processes in a cross-functional setting with Finance, Sales, Product, Operations, Marketing, and Customer Service.

You will report to the Planning Director and work in a hybrid role based at our Los Angeles HQ, with 2–3 days in-office.