About The Role

We're seeking a Manager, E‑Commerce Planning to drive demand forecasting, inventory management, and P&L performance across a fast-growing product portfolio. This role sits at the center of the business, partnering closely with Supply Chain, Finance, and Product teams to optimize performance, improve cash flow, and scale operations across key e‑commerce channels.

What You'll Do

Own a portion of the demand forecasting and inventory planning portfolio, balancing strong in-stock rates with minimal excess inventory
Manage category-level P&L, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to improve revenue, margin, and cash flow
Lead weekly and monthly planning cadences, aligning cross-functional partners on targets, assumptions, and execution
Partner with Supply Chain to manage inventory flow across Amazon, Walmart, and 3PL networks
Analyze sales trends, SKU productivity, and market dynamics to inform pricing, promotions, and assortment strategy
Support new product launches through forecast modeling, initial buys, and ramp planning
Identify and implement process improvements, tools, and reporting to increase forecast accuracy and visibility
Collaborate closely with Product and Sourcing/Production teams on cost optimization and SKU rationalization

What We're Looking For

5+ years of experience in merchandising, demand planning, inventory planning, or retail planning
Demonstrated ability to manage or meaningfully influence P&L performance
Strong experience in e‑commerce; Amazon and/or Walmart experience is highly preferred
Comfortable operating cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to drive alignment and decision-making

Planning, Analytics & Tools

Demand Planning & Forecasting

Experience with demand planning platforms such as SAP APO/IBP, Oracle Demantra, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis Rapid Response, Anaplan, or o9
Hands-on experience with time-series forecasting techniques (e.g., ARIMA, exponential smoothing, causal models)
Strong understanding of forecast accuracy metrics (MAPE, WAPE, Bias, MAE)

Data & Analytics

Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, Power Pivot, complex formulas)
Working knowledge of statistical analysis and scenario modeling

Reporting & Visualization

Experience building dashboards in Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools
Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional teams

Supply Chain & Process Improvement

Knowledge of S&OP / IBP processes and supporting systems
Understanding of inventory planning fundamentals, including lead times, service levels, and replenishment logic
Experience with scenario planning for promotions, new launches, and demand variability
Ability to enhance automated forecasting workflows and improve data quality and planning processes

Salary: $120,000

Why Join Us

High-impact role with direct ownership of business performance
Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with meaningful growth opportunity
Exposure to end-to-end e‑commerce operations across major platforms

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