Demand Planning Manager

at  Americanflat

Join us at Americanflat—a dynamic growing team on a mission to redefine how you experience art in your living space. We specialize in producing stylish, affordable, and exclusively curated frames and home decor items designed by some of the most impressive contemporary artists of today. Our remote-only and globally dispersed workforce spans across more than 20 countries. At Americanflat, we value direct communication, feedback, and collaboration, fostering a culture of unity, mutual support, and efficiency.
Role Overview:
As a Demand Planning Manager at Americanflat, you’ll oversee the strategic management of inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and efficient replenishment processes across various sales channels, including Amazon and other marketplaces. This role involves creating and managing BTRs, overseeing FBA processes, and updating and presenting inventory reports and dashboards. The manager controls VC acceptance processes, forecasts and manages reorders, and analyzes DI and bulk orders from Amazon

Responsibilities:

• Create and manage BTRs by identifying eligible SKUs, ensuring timely stock management, and highlighting risks.
• Oversee FBA processes to ensure SKUs are replenished or sent as needed in Seller Central Amazon.
• Update and analyze weekly sales reports for Amazon and other marketplaces, providing insights and trends to inform business decisions.
• Update and present inventory reports and dashboards weekly, including summaries of WMS data, inventory levels, weeks of cover (WOC), and BTR performance.
• Control and analyze VC acceptance processes to preserve marketplace inventory and identify SKUs with less than 8 weeks of cover on hand at Amazon with no VC orders.
• Forecast and manage reorders, including drafting, controlling, and verifying POs, and obtaining final approval for ordering amounts from the CEO/VP Finance.
• Analyze DI and bulk orders from Amazon (EU) and propose monthly Spectra buys for items with less than 4 weeks of cover at Amazon.
• Input on OTB (Open-to-Buy) ordering process in collaboration with Design, CEO, and Finance to ensure strategic stock levels.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or a related field provides practical knowledge and understanding of the processes involved in demand planning.
• 2+ years of leadership experience to mentor and manage a team, fostering a productive and positive work environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and software is crucial for efficient operations.
• Strong analytical skills include the ability to interpret and make decisions based on complex data to optimize inventory management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills enable the clear conveyance of information and insights to team members and upper management.
• High attention to detail and accuracy ensures that data and reports are precise to avoid costly mistakes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously requires strong organizational skills to handle various responsibilities effectively.
• Strategic thinking allows the candidate to contribute to high-level planning and decision-making, aligning demand planning strategies with overall business goals.

Personal Attributes:

• Adaptable, resourceful, able to work within and navigate ambiguity.
• Creative and curious - find a better way.
• Strong interpersonal skills - diplomatic, tactful, excitable but balanced with the ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional team environment.
• Friendly and overall helpful behavior.
• Passion for problem-solving.
• Self-motivated and assertive with the ability to hunt down answers and drive solutions autonomously.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities, experiment with new strategies, and learn continuously to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Perks & Benefits:

One of the greatest advantages of being part of Americanflat is the opportunity to collaborate with exceptionally talented individuals! Experience firsthand what it’s like to work in a fast-paced, venture-backed art company.

• 100% remote environment.
• Paid time off & Wellness Day.
• Parental Leave.
• Bereavement.

To submit your application, kindly introduce yourself and provide a 60-second audio recording detailing why you believe you’re ideally suited for this role. Applications lacking audio submissions will not be considered. Please utilize the following link to upload your audio: http://vocaroo.com/
Americanflat is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The final salary offer may vary based on several factors, including the candidate’s specific geographical location and compliance with local salary standards and regulations

• Create and manage BTRs by identifying eligible SKUs, ensuring timely stock management, and highlighting risks.
• Oversee FBA processes to ensure SKUs are replenished or sent as needed in Seller Central Amazon.
• Update and analyze weekly sales reports for Amazon and other marketplaces, providing insights and trends to inform business decisions.
• Update and present inventory reports and dashboards weekly, including summaries of WMS data, inventory levels, weeks of cover (WOC), and BTR performance.
• Control and analyze VC acceptance processes to preserve marketplace inventory and identify SKUs with less than 8 weeks of cover on hand at Amazon with no VC orders.
• Forecast and manage reorders, including drafting, controlling, and verifying POs, and obtaining final approval for ordering amounts from the CEO/VP Finance.
• Analyze DI and bulk orders from Amazon (EU) and propose monthly Spectra buys for items with less than 4 weeks of cover at Amazon.
• Input on OTB (Open-to-Buy) ordering process in collaboration with Design, CEO, and Finance to ensure strategic stock levels