Senior Manager - Inventory Planning
Company: Curated
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionCurated is on a mission to humanize online
shopping by connecting customers with passionate experts. Our
three-sided marketplace allows top tier experts to monetize their
passion and helps consumers to make the perfect purchase. We also
provide leading brands with a high-touch platform to connect great
products with the right buyers. As we continue to grow, we're
seeking a skilled Inventory Planning leader to join our Supply
Chain team. At Curated, the Supply Chain team oversees and manages
the operation and strategy of the post purchase consumer
experience. There are multiple different functions within the
Supply Chain team, from demand and supply forecast for inventory
purchases to freight fleet. We work closely with a number of other
groups at Curated, including Category Management, Fulfillment,
Merchandising, and Product. In this role, you will work creatively
to develop merchandising strategies from the ground up and take
calculated risks for categories that are yet to launch.In this
role, you will:
- Develop financial plans and inventory forecasts by category and
product type, projecting sales volumes to support preseason,
seasonal, initial and replenishment buys
- Create, deploy & actively manage open-to-buy budgets and manage
in-season inventory performance
- Collaborate closely with category managers, the expert
community, brand partners, and marketplace participants to inform
merchandise & 1P assortment strategy
- Lead, manage and develop a team of planners and buyers
- Define the next generation of planning tools (working closely
with product managers and engineers)About you:
- Extensive experience in a prior planning role
- Financial and/or inventory modeling experience with strong
analytical and quantitative skills.
- Excellent critical and strategic reasoning skills. You have the
ability to think strategically and distill complex issues into
structured frameworks and action plans
- Data-driven and independent mindset with strong attention to
detail
- Proven track record of driving results in cross functional
teamsWhile these qualifications are typical of a strong candidate,
they are not exhaustive and not required unless noted. We take a
holistic approach to hiring and would love to connect if this role
sounds interesting to you!About usCurated was founded in 2017 with
a mission to humanize online shopping. We've built a collaborative
shopping experience brought to life with a community of passionate
experts. Every shopper on Curated gets one-on-one personalized
advice to find the right products for their needs so they can enjoy
more of what they love.Through our expert community, Curated has
created a new type of knowledge-based work that enables people to
earn meaningful income related to the activities and products they
are passionate about, from anywhere.Backed by Forerunner Ventures,
Greylock, and Capital G, the company is growing fast. We currently
specialize in outdoor sporting goods including skiing,
snowboarding, golf, camping, cycling, fishing equipment with many
new verticals coming soon!Curated is an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, as we strive
to build a marketplace that serves every demographic with the
highest level of quality and respect.
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