Inventory Operations, SCommerce

Inventory Operations - Planner (1 headcount)

1. Forecasting & Purchase Planning

• Consolidate sales trends, category inputs, and historical data to assist in demand forecasting and purchase planning.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to validate forecast assumptions and ensure timely procurement actions.

2. Stock Distribution & Movement Tracking

• Support stock allocation and replenishment plans across multiple warehouses.
• Monitor SKU movements, line haul arrivals, and inventory transfer schedules to ensure efficient flow across locations.
• Identify and flag potential stock-out risks, overstocking, or regional stock imbalances.

3. Data Monitoring & Reporting

• Track and maintain dashboards or trackers for key inventory metrics (e.g., DOC, black stock levels, in-transit inventory).
• Conduct variance analysis between forecast vs actuals and propose corrective actions where needed.
• Prepare routine reports and insights to support team reviews and performance tracking.
• Support process documentation, SOP updates, and inventory planning system/tool enhancements.

Inventory Operations - Logistics (1 headcount)

1. Mid Mile Planning & Coordination

• Support the planning and execution of product movement between warehouses, cross-docks, and fulfillment centers.
• Coordinate with supply chain teams to align transfer volumes with warehouse capacities and delivery timelines.
• Ensure timely execution of stock transfers based on operational priorities and business needs.

2. Stock Distribution & Inventory Flow

• Monitor the movement of goods across the mid-mile network to prevent bottlenecks or delays.
• Track line haul arrivals, inter-warehouse transfers, and regional stock distribution to ensure balanced inventory levels.
• Identify and escalate risks related to delayed arrivals, stock-outs, or overstocking in specific locations.

3. Operational Support & Execution Monitoring

• Collaborate with warehouse, transportation, and planning teams to ensure seamless mid-mile operations.
• Maintain trackers or reports for daily movement schedules, pending transfers, and inventory in transit.
• Assist in coordinating recovery actions for delayed shipments or missed cutoffs.

Inventory Operations - Operations Excellence (1 headcount)

• Operate the visibility nerve center: plan vs actual tracking, milestones, ETA risks, and exception handling.
• Run daily ops control meeting: risks, priorities, decisions, owner assignment, and closure tracking.
• Build SOPs, conduct RCAs and standardize work that reduces recurring failures (delays, discrepancies, cost leaks).
• Design KPI trees and dashboards (daily control, WBR, MBR) with clear thresholds and actions.
• Improve data quality (event definitions, timestamps, reconciliation) and write simple automation specs (inputs/rules/outputs/audit logs).

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain operations, logistics, operations analytics, process excellence, continuous improvement, or data roles supporting operations; e-commerce, retail, or warehouse operations experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; familiarity with SQL, BI, or dashboarding tools is a strong advantage.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to work with large datasets.
• Structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes (RCA) and design preventive controls.
• Implementation mindset with the ability to translate analysis into SOPs, training, controls, and measurable process improvements.
• High standard for documentation, auditability, and governance, including clear definitions, ownership, and reporting cadence.
• Good coordination and communication skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies is a plus.
• Experience with milestone/event-based logistics tracking and governance is preferred.