Inventory Control Specialist

Puffco • Los Angeles, CA

9d • $100,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Puffco is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Inventory Control Specialist to join its Supply Chain team. The role ensures inventory is available at the right time and place while balancing customer service, operational efficiency, and inventory health. Reporting to the Planning Director, the specialist works with Finance, Sales, Product, Operations, Marketing, Customer Service, and Executive Leadership to drive demand and supply planning, optimize inventory strategies, support S&OP, and improve operational processes across the global supply chain.

The role develops demand forecasts and finished goods supply plans, supports monthly S&OP, performs scenario planning and risk analysis, and oversees inventory accuracy and movement across warehouses and distribution partners. It also develops inventory allocation strategies, supports inventory transactions and audits, investigates discrepancies, and leads continuous improvement. This hybrid position is based at Puffco’s Los Angeles headquarters and requires in-office work two to three days per week.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in inventory planning, demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, or supply chain analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Experience leading or supporting cross-functional planning processes such as S&OP, IBP, or similar planning frameworks.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles, demand forecasting, and supply planning.
• Ability to balance service levels, inventory investment, and operational constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering across multiple business functions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• High level of ownership, organization, and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, or advanced planning systems.
• Experience implementing or improving ERP, MRP, or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Experience supporting inventory planning in consumer products, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python, or other scripting languages.
• Experience within highly regulated industries such as consumer electronics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive, or cannabis.

Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally to support demand and supply planning aligned with company growth, service levels, and operational goals.
• Drive monthly demand forecasts using historical trends, seasonality, promotions, new product launches, attach rates, and market insights.
• Develop and manage finished goods supply plans, understand upstream bill-of-materials impacts, and identify inventory risks and optimization opportunities.
• Support the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by aligning cross-functional priorities and communicating inventory risks and recommendations.
• Perform scenario planning and risk analysis for product launches, product transitions, and changing demand throughout the product lifecycle.
• Oversee day-to-day inventory operations, ensuring inventory accuracy, data integrity, and timely movement across multiple warehouses and distribution partners.
• Develop inventory allocation strategies across channels and fulfillment locations while balancing customer service, inventory health, and cost.
• Partner with Finance and Logistics to ensure inventory transactions, landed costs, audits, and cycle counts are completed accurately.
• Support downstream business partners, including Sales, Quality, Marketing, Events, and Customer Service, with inventory planning and operational needs.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and operational issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning, inventory management, and operational processes.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Flexible time-off
• Friendly office in LA Center Studios with a fun, casual, and comfortable work environment
• Access to Puffco products
• Weekly social hour, snacks, lunches, employee engagement events, and covered parking in downtown Los Angeles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level