Inventory & Planning Manager Western Europe

About Us

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands Shark and Ninja the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than4100associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja were building an AI-native culture. Were not waiting for the future; were creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly adopt new tools and continuously raise whats possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasnt been invented yet youll fit right in.

Some of the exciting things that you will get to do!

• Own and manage the end-to-end inventory planning process for Shark & Ninja brands across our DTC channels in Western European markets
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for our owned eCommerce sites in collaboration with the DTC/eCommerce marketing and finance teams
• Monitor inventory levels stock health and sell-through performance on our DTC platforms proactively flagging risks of overstock or stockouts
• Partner with supply chain and fulfilment/logistics teams to ensure timely replenishment and optimal stock allocation to support DTC demand
• Support NPD (new product development) launches by ensuring inventory readiness and phase-in/phase-out planning for direct launches
• Analyse DTC sales trends seasonality promotional impact and market-specific dynamics to refine planning assumptions
• Work closely with the performance marketing and trading teams to align inventory plans with promotional calendars and campaign activity
• Report on key DTC inventory KPIs (e.g. stock cover fill rate aged inventory forecast accuracy out-of-stock rate) to senior stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve DTC-specific planning processes tools and cross-functional ways of working
• Support in the coordination of promotional and seasonal event planning (such as Black Friday) from an inventory readiness perspective
• Collaborate with finance on inventory-related budgeting working capital and cost management for the DTC business
• Monitor competitor DTC strategies and market trends to inform planning strategy

Some of the things that youll bring to the role:

• Extensive experience in inventory planning demand planning or supply chain management within a DTC or eCommerce business
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable plans
• Experience working with ERP planning and eCommerce/OMS systems
• A great communicator with experience managing multiple cross-functional stakeholders
• Highly commercial and results driven with strong attention to detail
• Thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• A team player who promotes collaboration across markets and functions
• Ability to multitask and prioritise ensuring multiple deadlines are met at any given time
• A motivated self-starter who is proactive curious and comfortable challenging the status quo
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in French and/or other Western European languages is a plus
• Prior experience planning inventory for an owned/direct eCommerce channel (as opposed to wholesale/retail) is highly advantageous

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