Description
We are looking for a supply chain specialist to support product planning and inventory forecasting in Seattle, Washington. This role focuses on maintaining product availability across seasonal demand patterns, digital sales channels, and wholesale operations while partnering with vendors, logistics providers, warehouse teams, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, sound judgment in inventory management, and a proactive approach to improving purchasing and replenishment workflows.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze demand patterns and inventory needs to support forecast accuracy, replenishment timing, and consistent product availability across multiple sales channels.
- Review stock positions regularly, flag potential shortages or excess inventory, and take action with cross-functional partners to keep inventory balanced.
- Maintain reliable inventory, purchasing, and shipment records within company systems to support visibility and informed planning decisions.
- Work closely with international manufacturers and suppliers to manage order status, confirm production schedules, and align supply with business requirements.
- Prepare and manage purchase orders from creation through follow-up, ensuring documentation and purchasing data remain complete and accurate.
- Build effective working relationships with suppliers and external partners to promote clear communication, dependable delivery, and smooth operations.
- Partner with warehouse staff to verify inbound shipments, investigate discrepancies, and confirm received goods match planned quantities and specifications.
- Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to resolve invoice issues, receiving questions, and other purchasing-related exceptions.
- Coordinate international freight activity with logistics partners, carriers, and forwarders to support consolidated shipments and timely inbound delivery.
- Track transportation milestones, communicate delays or schedule changes to internal teams, and help resolve shipping and delivery issues as they arise.
The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 + discretionary bonus.
Benefits:
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 1 week paid sick time
- 6 Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (company pays 75% for employee)
- 401(k) (no match)
Requirements • Experience in supply chain analysis, inventory planning, forecasting, or a related function within a product-based business.
- Working knowledge of purchasing, replenishment, and inventory control processes across domestic and international supply networks.
- Ability to interpret demand trends and use data to support planning decisions and inventory recommendations.
- Familiarity with coordinating vendors, factories, freight partners, and warehouse teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage purchase orders, shipment details, and inventory records accurately.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with suppliers and internal departments such as operations, warehousing, and accounting.
- Proficiency with inventory management, purchasing, or ERP systems and confidence working with spreadsheets and reporting tools.
- Background in supply chain logistics, global supply chain operations, production planning, or product planning is preferred.
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