Inventory Planning Associate

Magic Spoon•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Magic Spoon is seeking a highly analytical Inventory Planning Associate to enhance visibility and decision-making across inventory, supply, and operations. This role will collaborate with Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance teams to oversee inventory health, improve forecast accuracy, and support operational planning for channels including Retail, DTC, and Amazon. The ideal candidate is proficient with data and modern analytical tools, including AI-assisted workflows, to enhance reporting, automate analysis, and identify actionable insights. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual early in their supply chain career who enjoys data analysis, tool development, and operational problem-solving.

Requirements

1 - 3 years of experience in supply chain, operations, analytics, or planning internships/roles
Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills and strong comfort working with data and AI tools
Strong attention to detail and structured problem solving
Ability to communicate insights clearly across teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in CPG, retail, or consumer products
Exposure to inventory planning, demand planning, or S&OP processes
Familiarity with BI tools such as Looker or Tableau

Responsibilities

Leverage AI tools to automate analysis of inventory health, supply risks, and planning scenarios
Maintain planning models and supply dashboards used for operational decision making
Monitor performance for new product launches to ensure adjustments for shipment actuals
Conduct forecast analysis and report possible impact to inventory and supply plans
Use AI-assisted analysis to identify patterns in forecast performance and generate corrective plans relative to Supply
Build recurring reporting to support monthly planning and leadership reviews
Monitor inventory aging and shelf life across distribution centers
Recommend and coordinate inventory transfers to optimize freshness and reduce waste
Identify areas of excess inventory or risk and partner with sales and growth teams on identifying opportunities
Utilize AI tools to develop comprehensive demand and kitting plan
Track Amazon inventory levels and inbound shipments to maintain in stock performance
Build clear reporting and presentations for internal planning and S&OP meetings