Demand and Inventory Planner

Everyone has their own journey. For Greg and Joanne Starkman, their path was illuminated by their love for family, health and beauty for people and the planet. When the seasoned beauty professionals were learning to navigate busy careers and raising a family with a special-needs daughter, the most memorable advice they received was, “trust your inner sense.

Fueled by passion, personal purpose and a call to service, the visionary couple founded Innersense Organic Beauty in 2005, bringing the highest quality organic ingredients and pure actives to professional hair care.

Innersense Organic Beauty is an award-winning global leader in hair care with a complete range of safe, sustainable, and cruelty-free products that deliver pure performance and salon-quality results. As a B-Corp certified company, Innersense is committed to a path of integrity, transparency and well-being for people and the planet.

We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and organized Demand and Inventory Planner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing supply planning and inventory control. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of inventory principles, exceptional analytical skills, and proficiency in cloud-based software solutions, all while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset. You must be able to work both strategically and tactically, overseeing forecasting, planning, purchasing, and inventory management.

As a Demand and Inventory Planner, your role will focus on optimizing inventory levels, ensuring accurate forecasting, and implementing strategies to drive efficiency across the supply chain.

• Forecasting & Planning: Lead the development and continuous refinement of demand forecasts by analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and external factors such as marketing promotions, seasonal variations, and retailer/distributor purchasing forecasts. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to gather input on upcoming product launches, promotional campaigns, and any other factors that may impact demand. Regularly update the forecast to align with the latest financial projections, market conditions, and supply chain capabilities.
  
  Use advanced forecasting techniques and tools (e.g., historical data analysis, trend forecasting, and statistical models) to generate accurate and actionable demand plans that balance supply and demand, ensuring that inventory levels are optimized for both short-term needs and long-term growth. Provide purchasing forecasts to contract manufacturers on a monthly basis and adjust procurement strategies as needed to maintain efficient inventory levels while preventing stockouts and excess inventory.
• Inventory Monitoring: Leverage Excel and Net Suite to track real-time inventory levels, analyze trends, and generate accurate demand forecasts. You will be responsible for leading the transition to Net Stock, our cloud-based inventory management system, to streamline and optimize inventory processes across the company. As the transition progresses, you will oversee the implementation of Net Stock to ensure seamless integration and effective use in managing inventory, providing support and guidance to the team throughout the process.
• Inventory Optimization: Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory levels, balancing stock availability and demand while minimizing excess stock and stockouts. Manage safety stock levels to ensure supply continuity in case of demand spikes, supply disruptions, or variability in lead times.
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  Risk Management:
  
  Proactively manage inventory health by identifying and…