Replenishment Specialist

Purple Carrot•Chicago, IL

8d•$60,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Replenishment Specialist to join our mission-driven team. As an integral part of the Supply Chain/Operations team, you will partner closely with the Replenishment Manager (to whom you will also report) in our ongoing effort to inspire people to eat more plants. This position will play an important role in ensuring optimal inventory levels, minimizing waste, and maintaining seamless product availability across all product categories. As the Replenishment Specialist, you will be focused on owning the end-to-end replenishment process, leveraging data to drive purchasing decisions, and keeping operations running smoothly across fulfillment centers, suppliers, and internal teams. We greatly thank all applicants; however, only those under serious consideration will be contacted.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in buying, forecasting, procurement, and/or supply chain management
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong understanding of demand planning, forecasting, and procurement processes
Proficiency in inventory management systems and data tools (Google Sheets required; Excel preferred)
Experience with cost calculations, purchasing, and quantity conversions
Ability to build and manage spreadsheets (pivot tables, filters, and conditional formatting preferred)
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and manage vendor relationships
Ability to commute to our Chicago fulfillment location

Nice To Haves

Experience with Fishbowl or similar ERP systems
Background in food, meal kits, or production kitchen environments
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with shifting priorities
Calm under pressure with the ability to make quick, thoughtful decisions
Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Able to translate data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders

Responsibilities

Own the execution of the replenishment process, including sales analysis, purchase order creation, projections, and reporting
Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels aligned with demand forecasts and sales orders
Manage inventory to key parameters such as safety stock, reorder points, and lead times
Partner with Fulfillment Center teams to ensure accurate inventory tracking, cycle counts, and issue resolution
Manage FIFO/FEFO processes to minimize waste and maintain product freshness
Serve as the primary liaison between warehouse operations and vendors to resolve backorders and urgent replenishment needs
Analyze inventory trends, product lifecycle data, and performance to identify optimization opportunities
Recommend and implement strategies for cost savings, waste reduction, and process improvements
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sourcing, Accounts Payable, Fulfillment, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations
Generate and communicate weekly inventory reports and actionable insights to stakeholders
Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as necessary

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
FSA
life insurance
matching retirement plan
generous and flexible paid time off
Purple Carrot box delivery credits
professional development
the opportunity to work in collaboration with teammates who are passionate about food!