Staples · 2 hours ago
Supply and Demand Planner - FBA
Framingham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expStaples is a business-to-business company that provides a range of office productivity services. The Inventory Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining financial plans for assigned categories, managing inventory levels, and optimizing supply chain operations to drive sales and enhance customer experience.
ConsumerE-CommerceEnterprise SoftwareOffice SuppliesRetail
Hiring Manager
Tina Lee Brasch
Responsibilities
Manage item set up and pack list creation for FBA shipments
Manage and optimize inventory levels across eMarketplace platforms, particularly Amazon and FBA through accurate forecasting and reacting to changes in sales trends, to ensure product availability and minimize carrying costs
Utilize planning tools to accurately forecast department and/or vendor level inventory $ on hand levels and turn, and achieve budgeted goals
Provide future purchase guidance to vendor partners based on forecasted demand
Place, track, expedite, and maintain purchase orders. Communicate and escalate critical vendor supply chain issues to minimize impacts to customer service
Understand and action key daily reports such as daily out of stocks, projected active selling sku counts, and vendor/sku level inventory constraints or overstocks
Create department and/or vendor level sales and margin plans by analyzing trends and accounting for incremental activity such as promotions, seasonality, pricing elasticity etc
Manage 3PL performance related to the receiving, storage, and distribution of inventory for eMarketplace platforms
Facilitating overage, shortage, damages of 3PL in co-ordination with the inventory audit & other cross functional teams
Develop new and creative ideas aimed at optimizing inventory to increase turn and maintain high service levels
Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for inventory and operations
Participate in cross-functional projects to enhance operational efficiency and eMarketplace performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience
3 + years of progressively complex experience in inventory management, operations, or a related field, with specific experience in eMarketplace platforms, particularly Amazon and FBA
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and data analysis tools
Experience with ERP and inventory management systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially for eMarketplace operations
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional partners in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proven experience in inventory management and operations, with a focus on eMarketplace platforms such as Amazon and FBA
Preferred
Experience in scaling inventory in Marketplaces specifically Fulfilled by Amazon
Certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS, CSCMP)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
Experience managing cross-functional projects in eMarketplace operations
Benefits
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
Online and Retail Discounts
Company Match 401(k)
Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs
And more!
Company
Staples
Staples is a provider of workspace products such as furniture, technology, cleaning products, and traditional office supplies.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-07-09Grant· $7M
2017-06-28Acquired
1999-11-15Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Michele Parzianello
Chief Sales Officer
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