Licensing & Inventory Specialist

About RUDIS

At RUDIS, we are more than a wrestling brand—we are a movement built on discipline, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Our mission is to empower athletes and teams to achieve greatness through performance-driven footwear, apparel, and culture. Every role at RUDIS plays a part in building a brand rooted in the values of wrestling: hard work, humility, and grit.

Role Profile

Position Summary

RUDIS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Licensing & Inventory Specialist to join our team. This role plays a key part in optimizing inventory levels, ensuring product availability, supporting demand planning, and managing all licensing processes to ensure compliance with industry regulations and company standards.

Location: Marysville, OH (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Inventory Management

Demand Forecasting

• Partner with internal teams to gather data for accurate demand forecasting.
• Use forecasting tools and methodologies to analyze historical sales and market trends
  
  

Inventory Management

• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support e-commerce, wholesale, and event needs.
• Work with Procurement to ensure timely and accurate inventory replenishment.
  
  

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and fluctuations in demand.
• Generate reports and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Must be highly proficient in Excel and comfortable with data manipulation and reporting.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with Design, Merchandising, Purchasing/Supply Chain, E-Commerce, Finance, and Product teams.
• Align on product launches, deadlines, demand factors, and inventory constraints.
• Engage regularly with supply chain partners to ensure clear communication on forecasts, production timelines, and inventory needs.
  
  

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve demand planning and licensing processes.
• Support implementation of best practices that protect and enhance brand integrity
  
  

Licensing Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end licensing processes, including applications, submissions, tracking, production samples, and documentation.
• Partner with regulatory agencies to ensure timely and accurate processing of all licenses.
  
  

Renewals & Compliance

• Monitor license expiration dates and proactively initiate renewals.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements and partner with Supply Chain to ensure compliance.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in the licensing database.
• Provide regular licensing status updates to internal stakeholders.
  
  

Communication & Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external agencies on licensing matters.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory teams to resolve licensing-related issues.
  
  

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, or related field.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and understanding of brand standards.
• Core Competencies:
• Demonstrates RUDIS values of grit, humility, and discipline.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a high-performance environment.