Inventory & Supply Associate Director

Dr. Squatch•Marina del Rey, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will be a key leader within the Operations department, owning supply and inventory end to end. You will be responsible for tightening our S&OP process, managing all supply planning and purchase orders, optimizing lead times across the supply chain, and partnering cross-functionally to drive inventory reduction and sell-through of excess and obsolete product. The ideal candidate is a structured thinker with deep supply chain expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across channel, finance, and operations teams. This role will report to the Director of Demand & Supply Planning. This is a full-time, hybrid role with company benefits based in Marina del Rey, CA. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, or S&OP roles, preferably within CPG, e-commerce, or retail
Demonstrated expertise in supply planning, purchase order management, and inventory optimization
Strong understanding of S&OP processes and the ability to drive improvements in planning rigor and cross-functional alignment
Experience developing inventory KPIs and working with Finance teams on inventory reporting and reduction initiatives
Proven ability to manage Excess & Obsolete processes, including root cause analysis and sell-through execution
Comfortable working cross-functionally with channel, finance, and operations stakeholders to align on decisions and influence outcomes
Highly analytical and data-driven, with strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and planning tools or ERP systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to senior leadership
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus
Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth startup and/or CPG environment strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

People management experience with direct reports is a plus

Responsibilities

Be an integral part of the S&OP process end to end — drive continuous improvements to tighten cadence, data quality, and cross-functional alignment
Manage all supply planning and work with Procurement on order execution based on demand inputs, ensuring on-time and in-full supply to support business needs
Analyze supply chain lead times to identify opportunities for optimization and reduction in carrying costs and inventory levels
Partner with the Finance team to develop and maintain inventory metrics and dashboards that track inventory reduction progress and health
Own the Excess & Obsolete (E&O) process — identify root causes, facilitate cross-functional reviews, and develop actionable sell-through plans with channel leads
Collaborate with channel heads to understand demand drivers behind excess and obsolete inventory and align on mitigation strategies
Work closely with channel heads to vet and validate launch quantities for new product introductions, leveraging historical data and demand signals
Own supply and inventory performance end to end, serving as the primary point of accountability for supply health across the organization
Contribute as a collaborative, cross-functional leader — your scope will evolve as the business grows