Inventory Manager

Overview

Are you obsessed with data, partner success, taking action, and changing the game? Pattern is a fast‑growing ecommerce acceleration platform leveraging AI and machine learning. We accelerate brands on global marketplaces—including Amazon, , , eBay, Tmall, Tik Tok Shop, JD, and Mercado Libre. Pattern has been named one of the fastest growing tech companies by Deloitte and a best‑led company by Inc.

We place employee experience at the center of our business model and are recognized as one of Newsweek’s Global Most Loved Workplaces®.

• Own short‑term demand forecasts and place weekly orders for 7–12 brands.
• Develop and manage 3, 6, and 9 month ordering strategies tailored to brand goals.
• Analyze and present monthly demand, sales, and receipt forecasts directly to brand partners.
• Collaborate with brand management to define and execute ordering and inventory strategies.
• Proactively analyze forecast variance and implement corrective actions.
• Lead brand calls independently, providing recommendations and solutions to supply chain challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2–5 years of supply/demand planning or buying experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong experience with ERP systems and inventory planning processes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining forecasting discipline.
• Strong understanding of retail KPIs and inventory metrics.
• Confident communication and relationship‑building skills.

• You give 100% to all tasks and projects you are given.
• You actively comment and participate in group collaborations.
• You take full ownership of your projects and follow through to completion.
• You follow through with all assignments in a timely manner.
• You are flexible and can prioritize and pivot based on business needs.

This role provides a comprehensive supply chain foundation and prepares you for senior‑level planning, inventory leadership, or broader operations roles. You will build strong brand partnerships, influence strategy, and gain exposure to higher‑level decision‑making.

The team is results‑oriented and collaborative. Inventory Managers partner closely with peers to share insights and drive improvements. Ideas and ownership are encouraged. You will report into the Associate Director of Inventory Management and operate with a high level of autonomy.

• Game Changers look at problems with an open mind, share new ideas, reassess plans, and prioritize realistic timelines.
• Data Fanatics recognize problems and use data to draw unbiased conclusions and track solution effects.
• Partner Obsessed communicate status to partners, rely on feedback, and deliver results that exceed expectations.
• Team of Doers uplifts teammates, contributes to improvements, and holds themselves accountable to partners.

• Initial phone interview with Pattern’s talent acquisition team.
• Video interview with a hiring manager.
• Onsite/video interview with another member of the team.
• Professional reference checks.
• Executive review.
• Offer.

• Be prepared to talk about educational and professional accomplishments with specific data to quantify examples.
• Be ready to talk about how you can add value and be the best addition to the team.
• Focus on mentioning how you would make a difference at Pattern.
• Be prepared to talk about any side projects related to data and analytics.

• Unlimited PTO.
• Paid Holidays.
• Onsite Fitness Center.
• Company‑paid Life Insurance.
• Casual Dress Code.
• Competitive Pay.
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• 401(k) match:
  Pattern matches 100% of the first 3% in eligible compensation deferred and 50% of the next 2% in eligible compensation deferred.

Pattern provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.