What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory & Forecasting Manager position at Private Apparel Company?
The Inventory & Forecasting Manager will take ownership of forecasting SKU-level sales velocities, improve inventory flows, and enable smarter purchasing decisions across our catalog of 15,000 SKUs. This role is essential to ensuring operational efficiency and inventory accuracy across our e-commerce channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in inventory management, demand planning, and e-commerce operations, with a passion for using data to drive impactful outcomes. We are a hybrid company. and would like the Inventory & Forecasting Manager to work at the office three times a week. We are located in Torrance, CA. Experience in the apparel industry is a plus. Responsibilities:'Own the SKU velocity modeling process, including removing distortions caused by stockouts and sales spikes.Drive and improve the semi-automation of velocity calculations across a catalog of over 15,000 SKUs.Optimize on-hand inventory levels by identifying slow movers and executing liquidation strategies.Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain and Marketing teams to strategically launch promotions that move excess inventory.Build, maintain, and improve reporting tools to inform purchasing and demand planning decisions.Track and present KPIs and progress metrics to leadership in a clear and actionable way.Document and continuously improve SOPs, workflows, and systems related to velocity management, liquidation, and inventory optimization. Position Qualifications:Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.Creativity - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people. (if applicable)Emotional Intelligence – Ability to relate to others and navigate interpersonal issues as it relates to team building, development and coaching.Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Skills & Abilities:Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or logistics.3-5 years of experience in inventory management, demand planning, or supply chain analytics.Excellent written, oral communication skills - capable of simplifying complex data.Necessary computer skills include - Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Expert level Excel skills are required.Confidence in creating, presenting, and reporting metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to leadership.Proven ability to establish and maintain honest and effective working relationships with individuals from all backgrounds. A collaborative nature with the ability to work across departments in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.A proven track record in ecommerce and/or Amazon inventory operations.Experience working with product catalogs (15,000 SKUs preferred).Strong analytical and quantitative skills - able to translate data into actionable insights.High-level problem-solving skills with the ability to roll-up your sleeves for detailed execution.Advanced Google Sheets skills, including modeling and process automation concepts.Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage and make sense of complex datasets.Familiarity with ecommerce sales dynamics, seasonality, and inventory velocity.A positive, initiative-taking, and meticulous mindset with a passion for accuracy and process improvement. Pay Range: 80k - 100k annually ·Company DescriptionDynamic apparel company!
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000