Demand Planning and Inventory Optimization Manager Lisboa

Demand Planning and Inventory Optimization Manager
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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Demand Planning and Inventory Optimization Manager, Lisbon

Client:

Scale
Jet

Location:

Lisbon, Portugal

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

23. 01. 2025

Expiry Date:

09. 03. 2025

Job Description:

Our client, a dynamic Amazon FBA business, selling products in Retail Building Materials and Garden Equipment categories, is seeking a highly analytical and
- oriented Demand Planning and Inventory Optimization Manager. This role will lead efforts in forecasting demand, managing inventory levels, and optimizing stock for their entire catalog of products. As a Demand Planning and Inventory Optimization Manager, you will ensure that the company maintains optimal stock levels while balancing cost efficiencies and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demand Planning: Analyze historical sales data, current product trends, and market insights to accurately forecast demand for all products.
• Inventory Management: Calculate and manage optimal inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing excess stock and associated costs.
• Order Management: Generate purchase orders for replenishment based on forecasted demand and stock levels, collaborating with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Stock Control & Optimization: Monitor and optimize stock levels across the catalog, ensuring products are always available in the required quantities and minimizing overstock.
• Analytics & Reporting: Provide regular reports on demand forecasts, stock status, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Use advanced analytics to recommend inventory adjustments and supply chain improvements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with brand manager and other stakeholders to align demand forecasts with marketing, promotions, and sales strategies.
• Amazon Marketplace Management: Oversee inventory management for Amazon, ensuring accurate stock levels, fulfillment coordination, and alignment with marketplace demand trends.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in demand planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations, preferably in
  - commerce.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and generate actionable insights.
• Experience managing inventory for the Amazon Marketplace, including knowledge of FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon) and related processes.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience working with international suppliers, especially from China, is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with
  - functional teams.
• Proficiency in Google Spreadsheets, data analysis tools, and demand planning software.
• Experience with Inventory Planner would be a plus.

What We Offer:

• Full time remote work, flexible working hours (4 hours overlap between 6am and 2pm EST is required).
• Positive and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and
  - based incentives.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.