We're looking for an amazing addition to our rapidly growing team who can help shape the next stage of our inventory management. The Inventory Planner will be an essential position in implementing and monitoring procedures that ensure proper inventory levels in multiple warehouse locations. The role requires strong partnership with both internal partners and our diverse vendor base.

We particularly want to hear from candidates who have demonstrated success in managing SKU-intensive assortments at companies that have a digital presence. Having previous experience in managing an import business is also a plus.

Your Role & Impact

• Execute strategies set forth by management to optimize sales, turn, in-stock rates, and warehouse balances 
• Analyze current inventory levels, lead times, demand forecasts, & OTB goals to recommend replenishment levels 
• Monitor key performance indicators and drive corrective action 
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure follow-through on replenishment orders and previously forecasted inventory commitments 
• Manage component inventory and timing of delivery for assembly build skus
• Track production on new launches to ensure goods ship on time
• Recommend inventory stock balance transfers between 3 warehouse locations 
• Partner with Operations to facilitate internal transfers 
• Write, manage, and track all inbound POs 
• Partner with Merchandising and Marketing to develop strategies to turn aged inventory 
• Drive root cause analysis/reporting on operational issues 
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and build reporting using databases and Excel as required 
• Support initiatives to drive improvements in the Inventory Planning systems, data, and processes
• Liaise with Billing and Accounting on any invoicing and receipt discrepancies

About You

• 3-5 years of experience in inventory planning and procurement; preferably within a fast-paced e-commerce environment 
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel required 
• You have proven success in achieving key inventory metrics 
• Have worked in the physical products space, with a focus on DTC business 
• You care about leaving a positive impact in the world 
• You love to work hard, learn fast, and make an impact right away 
• You are a self-starter who knows how to leverage tools at hand to drive results

Let’s do this

We're building a diverse and inclusive work environment where we learn from each other. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a fun place to work. Come join the community at Grove. It's a heck of a lot of fun, and we'd love to tell you more about it.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.