Inventory Planner: Forecast & Optimize Inventory (Hybrid)

Thuma; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Benefits: medical, dental, vision

Equity

Paid Time Off

Time to Recharge

Employee Discount

Cell Phone Stipend

Commute Reimbursement

Room Upgrade

Job summary

Thuma is seeking an Inventory Planner to design, operate, and improve our inventory forecasting and purchasing model. You will partner with the Product Development team on production scheduling and manage supplier onboarding for a growing catalog.

The role is hybrid, based in San Francisco, with 1–3 days in the office weekly. We value independent, proactive thinkers who can analyze drivers of demand and drive inventory optimization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of inventory planning experience or similar planning experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Excel and familiarity with software-based inventory planning solutions.
• Self-starter who can work independently.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of drivers affecting inventory planning and forecasting.
• Desire to grow and take on more responsibility in a high-growth environment.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced setting with evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own and operate Thuma's inventory and demand planning model.
• Forecast inventory by SKU using historical trends, seasonality, and other factors.
• Coordinate with Product Development on production scheduling and forecasting for new products.
• Manage vendor relationships and onboarding of suppliers; track POs from placement to delivery.
• Report on key metrics like weeks of supply, turnover, and stock levels.
• Collaborate with Finance to optimize profitability and revenue targets.
• Propose improvements to forecast accuracy and inventory optimization.
• Support migration to a cloud-based inventory management tool.
• Work cross-functionally on strategic initiatives like retail expansion and warehouse optimization.

Skills

Inventory planning

Excel

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Forecasting

Vendor management

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Thuma is seeking an Inventory Planner to design, operate, and improve our inventory forecasting and purchasing model. You will partner with the Product Development team on production scheduling and manage supplier onboarding for a growing catalog.

The role is hybrid, based in San Francisco, with 1–3 days in the office weekly. We value independent, proactive thinkers who can analyze drivers of demand and drive inventory optimization.