Ampersandbrands

Ampersandbrands

Inventory Manager

Denver, CO, Remote (United States)

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 hours ago
Data AnalysisData VisualizationProduct ManagementProject ManagementForecastingExcelValuationSupply ChainLogisticsERPInventory ManagementCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingNetSuiteDemand Planning

About the role

  • Position Overview The Inventory Manager is responsible for planning, replenishing, and optimizing inventory across all Lolli & Pops retail locations.
  • This role ensures stores have the right products at the right time while balancing inventory investment, maximizing in-stock positions, and supporting sales and profitability.
  • Establish inventory targets, safety stock levels, and replenishment parameters by SKU and location.

Responsibilities

  • Inventory Planning & Control Manage inventory levels across all Lolli & Pops retail stores and distribution centers.
  • Forecasting & Replenishment Partner with Merchandising to develop item-level and store-level demand forecasts.
  • Manage automated replenishment and purchase recommendations.
  • Inventory Analytics & Reporting Maintain accurate inventory data within ERP and POS systems (e.g., CounterPoint, Sage, or similar).
  • Develop dashboards and KPI reporting to monitor inventory performance.
  • Manage store replenishment processes.
  • Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
  • Vendor & Supply Coordination Collaborate with Purchasing and vendors to align order timing and quantities with inventory forecasts.
  • Support the onboarding of new vendors from an inventory planning and logistics perspective, Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Merchandising on assortment planning, product lifecycle management, and seasonal strategies.
  • Collaborate with Purchasing to align purchase orders with inventory forecasts and replenishment needs.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in inventory planning, allocation, replenishment, merchandise planning, or inventory management.
  • Retail inventory management experience required.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Finance, or a related field preferred.
  • Multi-store retail experience strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Monitor inventory health and proactively resolve overstocks, stockouts, and slow-moving inventory.

Company info

  • Ampersand Brands is a growing portfolio of beloved confectionery brands, including Hammond's Candies, the iconic hand-crafted candy maker, and Lolli & Pops, a premium retail and gifting brand with a national presence.
  • The company is backed by strong growth ambitions, combining innovation, brand storytelling, and operational excellence to expand its reach and solidify its position as a leading player in the U.S. confections industry.
  • Working cross-functionally with Merchandising, Store Operations, Distribution, Finance, Purchasing, and Marketing, the Inventory Manager develops inventory strategies that support seasonal launches, promotional initiatives, and long-term business growth while maintaining inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

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