Director, Inventory Management & Systems
Current• Manage inventory at select Contract Manufacturers and 3PL partner locations, including the reconciliation of any variances and ensure proper inventory methods and procedures are followed.• Prepare and maintain demand plan forecasts for our direct to consumer business out of a 3PL partner location to adequately stock and meet the demand of a growing business.• Analyze inventory levels to identify critical inventory problems and work with Planning, Procurement, Contract Manufacturers… Show more • Manage inventory at select Contract Manufacturers and 3PL partner locations, including the reconciliation of any variances and ensure proper inventory methods and procedures are followed.• Prepare and maintain demand plan forecasts for our direct to consumer business out of a 3PL partner location to adequately stock and meet the demand of a growing business.• Analyze inventory levels to identify critical inventory problems and work with Planning, Procurement, Contract Manufacturers and 3PLs to determine appropriate action needed.• Conduct root case analysis when necessary and clearly communicate action plans to stakeholders.• Create metrics that support inventory behavior for monitoring continuous health of the business.• Constantly look for improvements in tools, data sources, data quality, and analytic techniques to improve various aspects of marketing analytical and business needs.• Managing and directly overseeing physical inventory counts and cycle counts at Contract Manufacturers and 3PL partners• Coordinate and liaise with auditors for ABL reporting and annual audit on count procedures• Support month-end and year-end inventory close through reporting and provide relevant adjustments in timely fashion• Review valuation of inventory as well as excess & obsolete and lower of cost or market reserves against inventory Show less