Demand & Inventory Planning Manager

Job Duties

Demand & Inventory Planning Manager

Forest Lake / Columbus, Minnesota | On-Site| Full-Time

$85,000 – $105,000 per year (based on experience and skill set)

About Us

JP Ecommerce has been named one of the top-ten fastest-growing businesses in Minnesota by Inc. 5000 for the past four years in a row. We provide customers with high-quality bedding through our brand Bare Home. As a $100M+ e-commerce textile company, we source premium products from China, India, Pakistan, and Turkey while also manufacturing cotton products in the USA.

We’ve grown from a small startup to a team of more than 90 employees, and we’re continuing to expand as we scale our operations to support 30% year-over-year growth. Our collaborative, entrepreneurial culture means your work directly impacts how we forecast, buy, and deliver product across our brands.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Demand & Inventory Planning Manager to own demand forecasting across our marketplace channels and support inventory optimization across a complex, multi-tier supply chain. This is a hands-on, individual-contributor role for a planner with a few years in the forecasting and replenishment cycle who is ready to own the number.

You’ll build and maintain SKU-level forecasts, set and tune safety stock and reorder parameters, drive replenishment recommendations, and track forecast accuracy — then partner with buying, logistics, and marketplace teams to turn those plans into inventory that’s in the right place at the right time. The role leans demand planning first, with a strong supporting hand in inventory optimization, and works daily in Slimstock alongside our ERP and marketplace platforms.

What You’ll Do

Demand Forecasting & Planning

Build, maintain, and continuously improve SKU-level demand forecasts in Slimstock using historical sales, seasonality, promotions, and marketplace trends

Track forecast accuracy (MAPE, bias) by category and channel; identify root causes of misses and adjust models and inputs accordingly

Develop demand scenarios for new product launches, seasonal builds, and promotional events

Translate sales plans and growth targets into usable demand inputs for purchasing and production

Inventory Optimization & Replenishment

Set and tune safety stock levels, reorder points, and weeks-of-supply targets across all stages of our network — from overseas manufacturing through staging, receipt, and final distribution points

Drive replenishment recommendations that balance stock-out risk, holding cost, and storage constraints

Monitor fill rates, inventory turns, aged and excess inventory, Amazon IPI scores, and FBA storage utilization — and act before problems hit operations

Help configure and refine Slimstock parameters so the system reflects real lead times, multi-tier flows, and business constraints

Reporting & Analysis

Build and maintain Excel-based analyses and reporting on forecast performance, inventory health, and replenishment status

Maintain data accuracy and synchronization across NetSuite, Slimstock, SellerCloud, and marketplace platforms

Present findings and recommendations to planning and supply chain leadership with clear, data-backed reasoning

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with buying and sourcing on purchase order timing, quantities, and vendor lead times

Coordinate with logistics and warehouse operations on container scheduling, receipts, and inventory transfers

Work with marketplace teams to align inventory positioning with channel strategy and promotional calendars

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree preferred (Supply Chain Management, Business, Analytics, Operations, Finance, or related field); an Associate’s degree plus relevant experience will also be considered

Minimum Experience Required

What You Need

Must-Haves

3–5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, replenishment, or supply chain analysis

Hands-on experience building and maintaining demand forecasts and owning forecast accuracy

Working knowledge of safety stock, reorder points, lead times, and stock-out/overstock trade-offs

Advanced Excel skills — formulas, Power Query, and data modeling

Experience with a demand planning or inventory optimization system (Slimstock highly preferred; or similar tools such as NetSuite planning, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, or Logility)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain your numbers and defend your recommendations

Nice-to-Haves

Experience planning for e-commerce marketplaces (Amazon FBA, Walmart, Target) including IPI and storage-limit management

Experience with an ERP or order management system (NetSuite, SellerCloud, or similar)

Experience planning around overseas manufacturing and import lead times

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification

Prior experience in home goods, textiles, or consumer products

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$85,000.00 - $105,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55025

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

96712

Job Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability (at no cost to employees)

Life Insurance starting at $25,000 (at no cost to employees, with option to purchase additional coverage)

Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) — Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing company

Application Email

[email protected]