A leading consulting firm in Texas is seeking an Entry-level Inventory Management Specialist to handle weekly inventory forecasting and replenishment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and have 2 to 6 years of experience or equivalent work experience. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel is preferred. The role involves tracking inventory issues, managing inventory data, and collaborating with teams across various departments. This position offers a contract employment type with opportunities to grow within the organization.
Qualifications
2–6 years of work experience or 12+ years of directly related experience.
Knowledge of SAP inventory and logistics system preferred.
Experience with inventory forecasting and replenishment.
Responsibilities
Weekly store inventory forecasting and replenishment in ERP system.
Create and manage inventory forecasting process.
Track and resolve inventory related issues with product teams.
Skills
Organizational skills
Time-management skills
Excellent written communication
Excellent verbal communication
Self-starter
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Tools
SAP
Microsoft Excel
Job description
Base Pay Range
$40.00₴/hr - $42.00₴/hr
Responsibilities
Weekly store item level inventory forecasting, allocation, and replenishment (PO/STO creation) in Global ERP system (SAP). Ensuring Direct to Consumer Retail Team is in compliance with all company directed forecasting goals and minimizing stock outs at store level.
Create and manage new store/item level rolling weekly forecast process for upload into Global ERP system.
Proactively track and respond to inventory related issues with the various product teams (short shipments, delivery timing, product launch tracking).
Build and maintain item file to include all SEA retail team part numbers for all items in inventory.
Weekly CPFR meetings with internal product teams to align on inventory forecasting, replenishment, and weekly open order report.
Update, manage and communicate weekly shipping report to cross functional departments.
Partner with stores weekly to address any damaged inventory with appropriate internal teams, minimizing costs to the Direct to Consumer Retail Team.
Partner with stores to execute any product returns as needed.
Work closely with Demand Planning, Visual Merchandising and Marketing associates to understand upcoming priorities, how that will impact inventory needs, and proactively make forecast adjustments.
Travel to experience stores as needed, including for inventory audits.
Extensive use of Microsoft Excel, including V‑Lookup and Pivot Table functionalities.
Build relationships and partner with the broader internal Supply Chain team.
Responsible for the team’s SOP Documentation and Training (new teammates and cross‑training).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with 2–6 years of work experience or 12+ years of directly related experience.
Knowledge of SAP (NERP) inventory and logistics system preferred.
Experience organizing and interpreting large amounts of ad‑hoc data.
Experience with item level inventory forecasting and replenishment.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Experience researching and resolving store inventory issues including inventory receipts, damages, and returns.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self‑starter, high level of personal accountability, and innovative individual.