Supply Planning Manager

LifeWork Search; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

In-office gym

Parental leave

Job summary

LifeWork Search is seeking a Supply Planning Manager in Norwalk, CT, to play a critical role in inventory optimization and supply planning analytics across a complex, multi-channel environment.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and 5+ years of experience in finished goods planning within a Consumer Products environment. The role requires advanced Excel expertise and the ability to translate data into actionable business insights. A competitive compensation package that includes a salary of $135,000 – $145,000 plus bonuses is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finished goods planning within a Consumer Products / CPG environment.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights that influence business decisions.
• Proven experience in fast-paced, high-variability environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize inventory across channels.
• Develop data-driven models for optimal inventory levels.
• Support replenishment planning aligning supply with demand.
• Evaluate end-to-end supply flow to improve inventory positioning.
• Segment portfolio and define inventory strategies.
• Perform root-cause analysis on stockouts and excess inventory.
• Build and maintain analytical tools to enhance decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally to implement supply strategies.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Inventory optimization

Advanced Excel expertise

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot)

Job description

Ref No: 1489

Location: Norwalk, CT

We have been retained by a rapidly growing, data-driven e-commerce company – a top Amazon and Walmart.com seller that is expanding into retail, creating a more traditional consumer products company.

This evolution is driving increased complexity across inventory, supply flow, and planning — creating a need for stronger analytical capabilities within the supply planning team.

Position Description:

The Supply Planning Manager will play a critical role in inventory optimization and supply planning analytics across a complex, multi‑channel, high‑SKU environment.

• Analyze and optimize inventory across channels to reduce excess stock and improve working capital.
• Develop data‑driven models to determine optimal inventory levels, safety stock, and days of supply across a complex SKU portfolio.
• Support replenishment planning by aligning supply with demand while managing MOQ constraints, lead times, and supplier variability.
• Evaluate end‑to‑end supply flow to improve inventory positioning and availability.
• Segment the portfolio and define differentiated inventory and replenishment strategies.
• Perform root‑cause analysis on stockouts, excess inventory, and imbalances, driving continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain analytical tools (primarily in Excel) to enhance supply planning and inventory decision‑making.
• Partner cross‑functionally to implement data‑driven supply strategies that balance cost and service.

Background Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field with 5+ years of experience in finished goods planning within a Consumer Products / CPG environment.
• Advanced Excel expertise required (Power Query, Power Pivot, etc.).
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable insights that influence business decisions in fast‑paced, high‑variability environments.

Miscellaneous:

• Compensation: $135,000 – $145,000 + bonus.
• Full benefit package including medical, dental, 401(k), in‑office gym, parental leave and much more.