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At Pets People, we make tails wag and customers smile with products brought to market through strategic licensing and innovation. Our brands make everyday life fresh, fun, and user-friendly for the whole family. Our team of over 80 dedicated employees is headquartered in New York City with both national and global support. With our background, experience, and network, we are uniquely positioned to extend the reach of any brand to a new market. “We’ve been a pioneer in licensing since 2008, translating favorite brands into practical "pet" applications. In 2014, we expanded our vision into new markets within the "people" sector. Now, we are leveraging our long track record of success and applying it both to pets people.” – Steven Shweky, Top Dog

Position Summary:

The individual in this position will be key in supporting the company’s overall business strategy and supply chain initiatives. This individual will provide analytical, organizational, and process support to drive inventory optimization. This is an impactful position for an individual who likes to solve problems and drive change in an organization. The ideal candidate is someone who is self-starting, has a dedicated work ethic, high attention to detail, and will be a flexible, logical worker who is results-driven. This role is a great opportunity to broaden your scope of work, partner with various cross-functional teams , and ultimately shape your career.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 3 years of experience in Demand Planning, Merchandise or Retail Planning, Forecasting, Replenishment, Supply Chain or related function

Proven ability to work effectively across teams and organizational boundaries, fostering collaboration between Sales, Production, and Warehouse/Logistics teams.

Strong data analysis skills with ability to quickly interpret findings and drive actionable insights

Strong understanding of inventory planning processes, supply chain operations, and best practices in demand forecasting

Ability to multi-task with high attention to detail while managing multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently

Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment while being forward-thinking and reactionary to evolving business needs

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and ability to learn and adapt to of adapt to new tools and systems

Key Responsibilities:

Enhance forecasting accuracy and fill rates by analyzing sales trends, demand patterns , and supplier performance

Oversee demand planning and replenishment at the SKU level to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing excess inventory

Forecast future supply needs , proactively address supplier issues, and collaborate with vendors to ensure timely replenishment

Maintain continuous communication with factories and warehouse to ensure accurate and timely inventory flow

Maintain appropriate safety stock levels to mitigate supply chain disruptions while avoiding overstocking

Monitor aged inventory levels, proactively partnering with Sales to identify potential sales opportunities and minimize excess stock

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, Production, Warehouse/Logistics) to align inventory planning with business objectives, product launches, and promotional events

Identify and mitigate inventory risks, proactively recommending solutions to minimize business impact

Analyze SKU performance to support rationalization efforts, including discontinuation when necessary

Manage inventory needs for new product launches and coordinate phase-outs for discontinued SKUs to prevent obsolescence

Coordinate with the warehouse team on inventory allocations and distribution strategies

Optimize stock distribution across multiple warehouses to balance regional demand

Ensure data accuracy in inventory management systems through regular audits and reconciliations

Drive process improvements to enhance inventory planning, reporting capabilities, and overall operational efficiency

Conduct various inventory-related ad-hoc analyses to support strategic decision-making