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Inventory Manager

Please email your cover letter and resume to maggie at wunderkinco dot com. Please visit our website www.wunderkinco.com to learn more about our company.

Wunderkin Co. // Lakewood, CO

What we are looking for:

Inventory Manager + Demand Planner

Who we are:

Wunderkin Co. is a Denver-based e-commerce startup, creating handmade bows for the adventurous and free-spirited baby and child. Our product is manufactured by 33+ seamstresses around the US. We work with social media influencers and tastemakers to expand our brand and build a community of mothers that encourage play and adventure in their little ones. We sell our product online and in boutiques all around the world, and have our central distribution office in Lakewood, CO.

We are looking for a competent Inventory Manager to manage demand of product from our social media following and business strategies, create weekly orders, distribute raw materials and report on the company’s inventory.

Who you are:

You are the top-level planner of all Wunderkin production. From sending raw materials to our virtual seamstress team to receiving and organizing finished product, your mathematical and analytical expertise is critical for the attainment of business goals.

You are a reliable professional with excellent record-keeping abilities. You possess great attention to detail and a business mindset.

Your goal is to ensure that all business operations have adequate material to achieve their objectives.

You are able to think on your toes and enjoy the start-up mentality of small business.

Responsibilities:

•          Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures.*
•          Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw materials to identify shortages.* *
•          Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers.* *
•          Record weekly deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory.* *
•          Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory.*
•          Use social media polls and questions to keep a close relationship with demand of certain products.
•          Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus.*
•          Analyze data to anticipate future needs*
•          Keep records of collections and buying trends to better plan for future launches.
•          Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships.*
•          Report to upper management on stock levels, issues. Etc.*
•          Manage inventory levels on Shopify back-end.
•          Intake raw materials in office and track usage.
•          Compile pre-launch revenue report predictions.
•          Work with production manager and shipping manager to close the loop on all inventory issues pre- and post- launch.
•          Work with marketing and design heads to order fabrics and necessary supplies for upcoming collections.

Requirements:

•          Proven experience as inventory manager or similar position.*
•          Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.* *
•          Working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g. ERP)*
•          Ability to translate complex inventory tracking systems to the team
•          Proficient with spreadsheets and google drive.
•          Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports.*
•          An analytical mind with strong math skills.* *
•          Excellent organizational and planning skills.* *
•          Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.* *
•          Reliable and trustworthy.* *
•          BS/BA in business administration, logistics or relevant field.* *
•          Relevant qualifications (e.g. CPIM) will be a plus.*

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 /year

Experience:

•          Inventory Management: 3 years (Required)

Education:

•          Bachelor's (Required)

Job Location:

•          Denver, CO (Required)