What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory & Supply Chain Manager position at Method Recruiting, a 3x Inc. 5000 company?
Job Description
Our client, a leading D2C subscription company, is looking for an Inventory & Supply Chain Manager to join their team.
Role Overview
We’re seeking an experienced Inventory & Supply Chain Manager to oversee our inventory processes and optimize the supply chain as we expand across e-commerce and retail channels. This critical role will focus on implementing effective inventory control policies, ensuring seamless procurement and logistics coordination, and driving strategic improvements in supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, analytical expertise, and the ability to work cross-functionally to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Our client, a leading D2C subscription company, is looking for an Inventory & Supply Chain Manager to join their team.
Role Overview
We’re seeking an experienced Inventory & Supply Chain Manager to oversee our inventory processes and optimize the supply chain as we expand across e-commerce and retail channels. This critical role will focus on implementing effective inventory control policies, ensuring seamless procurement and logistics coordination, and driving strategic improvements in supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, analytical expertise, and the ability to work cross-functionally to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Inventory Management
- Oversee the inventory ordering, ensuring accurate stock levels across DTC and retail channels.
- Develop and implement inventory control policies to minimize stockouts and overstock situations.
- Monitor inventory performance metrics and report key insights to leadership.
- Manage inventory budgets and forecasts in alignment with business objectives.
- Address and resolve stock discrepancies, damaged goods, or other inventory issues.
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and warehouse teams/partners to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
- Analyze supply chain data to identify inefficiencies and implement cost-saving measures.
- Support product launches by coordinating inventory flow and demand planning for new SKUs.
- Develop strong relationships with suppliers to improve lead times and negotiate favorable terms.
- Evaluate current supply chain processes and recommend strategic improvements to support growth.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with e-commerce, retail, and marketing teams to align inventory planning with sales forecasts.
- Partner with the product development team to anticipate demand for new product launches.
- Communicate regularly with warehouse partners to ensure timely fulfillment and smooth operations.
- Qualifications:
- Experience: 3–5 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain operations, or a related field, preferably in a consumer goods or retail environment.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field.
- Skills:
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and inventory management software.
- Advanced data analysis and forecasting skills with proficiency in Excel and/or BI tools.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage internal teams and external partners.
- Familiarity with supply chain operations for DTC and retail channels is a plus.
