Inventory Planning, MOQ Specialist

Jazwares Careers • Plantation, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the MOQ Specialist, you will be responsible for collaborating with various internal teams, including sales, marketing, brand, demand planning, product development, and procurement, to ensure Minimum Order Quantity strategies and goals are seamlessly integrated with production schedules. Proactively analyzes Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) before production, leveraging demand forecasts and assortment plans. Identifying and escalating challenges, analyzing root causes, and developing effective solutions for MOQ management. Provide data-driven insights to Brand Teams to make informed decisions on SKU offerings. Collaborate with the Demand and Inventory Planning teams to determine appropriate production volumes. Participate in cross-functional meetings to resolve MOQ issues. Evaluate the impact of higher and lower MOQs on inventory levels and frequency of production runs. Ensure key production dates are effectively communicated to the sales team. Requires a strong ability to analyze data, evaluate potential errors, and ensure accuracy in MOQ calculations. Ability to clearly communicate complex information, both verbally and in writing. Special projects as required.

Requirements

• 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain management, analytics, inventory control, or a similar role.
• Microsoft Suite, Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, supply chain management, or a related field is a plus.
• Experience in the CPG industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Proactively analyzes Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) before production, leveraging demand forecasts and assortment plans.
• Identifying and escalating challenges, analyzing root causes, and developing effective solutions for MOQ management.
• Provide data-driven insights to Brand Teams to make informed decisions on SKU offerings.
• Collaborate with the Demand and Inventory Planning teams to determine appropriate production volumes.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to resolve MOQ issues.
• Evaluate the impact of higher and lower MOQs on inventory levels and frequency of production runs.
• Ensure key production dates are effectively communicated to the sales team.
• Requires a strong ability to analyze data, evaluate potential errors, and ensure accuracy in MOQ calculations.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex information, both verbally and in writing.
• Special projects as required.

Benefits

• Basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children
• Employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• A 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals
• Short and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Time Off for vacation and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees