Inventory Analyst

About the Company

Essor, where brands take flight. We find digital challenger brands and supercharge them into iconic global legends that consumers love. As a next-generation consumer products platform, we leverage technology, industry expertise, and strategic collaborations to ignite growth and launch brands beyond expectations.

Essor's brand portfolio today includes a broad range of rapidly growing health & wellness and lifestyle brands like Boka, ZitSticka, Puracy, OTOTO Design, FreshCap, Iron Flask, Fullstar, numnum, Key Nutrients, and Viking Revolution that are sold on Amazon, Direct to Consumer channels, and through national retailers like Target, CVS, and Walmart.

Essor and its predecessors have raised over $400 million from visionary investors such as The Raine Group, Premji Invest, Target Global, Declaration Partners, funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, Victory Park Capital, General Catalyst and Khosla Ventures. Essor was established in August 2024 after BRANDED's acquisition of Heyday. BRANDED was originally founded in September 2020 by Pierre Poignant, Ben Kaminski and Alexis Lanternier. Heyday was originally founded in August 2020 by Sebastian Rymarz and Adam Gerchen.

About the Role

The Inventory Analyst's main mission is to ensure maximum availability and inventory health for the brands they manage, by optimizing inventory levels and KPIs (e.g. Days of Stock (DOS), % of Excess inventory, % of Out of stock), while proactively communicating with all stakeholders on identified risks and plans to minimize/mitigate it.

Inventory Analysts need to ensure that reordering, replenishment and shipment planning are executed on a regular basis based on the latest forecast signal and inventory planning guidelines.

About the Team

The Supply Chain team oversees all aspects from production at our suppliers' location (Asia, Europe & Americas) to inventory management to delivery and optimization of all sales channels (e-commerce marketplaces, direct-to-consumer, brick & mortar delivery, and more).

What you will do:

1. Analyzes inventory risks (shortages and overstock) due to forecasting changes or supply chain disruptions

2. Builds proactive action plans to minimize/avoid inventory risks

3. Communicates and coordinates action plans with various stakeholders (e.g. demand planning, purchasing, logistics, brand management)

4. Reports on a weekly basis to Brand management teams and Leadership on their brands Inventory health status

5. Ensures data accuracy (e.g. inventory levels and availability dates) in all our internal systems

6. Contributes to the improvement of Branded Inventory management tools and processes

Who you are:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, or equivalent experience (Supply Chain Management certification is preferred)

2. At least 1-3 years of experience with eCommerce Supply Chain Management (preferably with Amazon FBA)

3. Experience managing and improving supply chain data, information and processes

4. Exceptional ability to conceptualize large-picture projects and foresee challenges that need to be addressed

5. Ability to research manufacturers and determine the best supplier to reach out to for various projects

6. Quick learner with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus and adapt to a variety of challenges

We are seeking for people who:

1. Are owners.

2. Are continually raising the bar.

3. Are sincerely open-minded, and are willing to examine their strongest convictions with humility.

4. Nurture and embrace differing perspectives to make better decisions.
   

What's in it for you?

1. A supportive, diverse and global team with a growth mindset.

2. A scaling company with great industry professionals.

3. A flexible (hybrid) working environment.

4. Great opportunities to get involved with exciting projects.

If you are ready to join our fast-paced company, apply now

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, or national origin will be considered. No qualified applicants will be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.