Ideal Living Management, LLC

Ideal Living Management, LLC

Inventory Planning Manager

Sherman Oaks, California

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 11 days ago
ReactStakeholder ManagementForecastingExcelVendor ManagementProcurementERPCustomer SupportCadenceCommunicationDemand Planning

About the role

  • The Inventory Planning Manager is responsible for maintaining a clear and accurate picture of inventory health across all brands and channels.
  • This role goes beyond maintaining reports - it requires active analysis, proactive identification of risks, and data-driven recommendations that enable the business to make informed purchasing and operational decisions.
  • The right candidate is highly detail-oriented, follows through on every task, and communicates clearly and confidently with stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring clear communication on lead times, order commitments, and any supply constraints.
  • Maintain accurate demand assumptions and adjust forecasts when sales trends, promotions, or other factors cause material changes in expected movement.

Requirements

  • Exceptionally detail-oriented with a track record of catching errors and maintaining accuracy under pressure.
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3-5 years of experience in inventory planning, procurement, demand planning, or a similar role.
  • Maintain the PO Tracker with a high degree of accuracy - clearing errors, updating statuses, and ensuring the tracker is always a reliable source of truth.
  • Develop and maintain a strong understanding of each brand's inventory position so that risks are surfaced early.

Nice to have

  • High proficiency with Excel and inventory planning tools
  • Microsoft Business Central experience a plus.

Compensation

  • Attend relevant tradeshows annually to stay current on industry developments, supplier relationships, and sourcing opportunities.

Benefits

  • Full benefits including PTO and 401(k)
  • On-site gym and pilates studio

Company info

  • Review and analyze weeks of stock across all skus on a regular cadence, identifying items at risk of overstock or stockout and escalating findings proactively.
  • Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies between the ERP, warehouse systems, and planning files - identifying root causes and ensuring records are accurate and reconciled.
  • Compare forecasts against actual sales movement, identify meaningful variances, and translate those findings into clear, actionable insights for the team.
  • Perform regular sanity checks on planning data to validate assumptions and catch errors before they impact purchasing decisions.
  • Propose purchase order quantities based on target weeks of supply, taking into account cash flow considerations, lead times, manufacturing origin, and any known supply or demand constraints.
  • Monitor open purchase orders to ensure they are on track, communicating proactively when orders need to be accelerated or delayed based on current inventory position.
  • Follow up with vendors and internal stakeholders on PO timing, shipment confirmations, and any changes that may impact inventory availability.
  • Flag any PO discrepancies or anomalies immediately and resolve them before they affect downstream planning or cash flow reporting.
  • Lead domestic vendor RFP processes on a regular cadence to ensure pricing remains competitive and the right supply partners are in place.
  • Obtain and evaluate pricing across all relevant components - ensuring all cost factors are accounted for and nothing is overlooked in the analysis.
  • Attend relevant tradeshows annually to stay current on industry developments, supplier relationships, and sourcing opportunities.
  • At Ideal Living, we believe everyone has a right to pure water, clean air, and a solid foundation for wellness.
  • As the parent company of leading wellness brands AirDoctor and AquaTru, we help bring this mission to life daily through our award-winning, innovative, science-backed products.
  • For over 25 years, Los Angeles-based Ideal Living has created wellness brands and effective products trusted by millions that positively impact people's health and well-being.
  • Today, as a privately held, fast-growing company with a passionate and diverse team of over 100 people, we strive to make our wellness-tech solutions accessible to everyone through a collaborative, respectful, supportive workplace.
  • We foster a friendly, down-to-earth culture where every team member's contributions are recognized and valued.
  • We approach our work with drive, purpose, and passion while celebrating creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
  • Role Overview
  • Inventory Analysis & Insights
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Vendor Management & Sourcing
  • Forecasting & Planning
  • Gather updated forecasts from marketing and sales teams, compare to actual movement, and apply adjustments to inventory planning accordingly.
  • Lead the weekly inventory planning process, including preparation of the planning file, identification of key risks, and presentation of recommendations to the team.
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