Purchasing Operations Manager

Summary:

Purchasing Manager will be responsible for purchasing, demand planning, inventory planning, forecasting, S&OP process, logistics, order management and warehouse operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive strategies that align with the company's business goals and growth objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand.

Management: Manage an inventory tracking system to minimize stockouts and excess inventory. Implement best practices for demand forecasting, replenishment, and stock rotation.

and Distribution: Oversee the distribution process, including transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment. Streamline logistics operations to optimize lead times and reduce shipping costs.

Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation. Continuously assess and enhance operations processes to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Management: Mitigate potential disruptions by assessing and managing risks related to demand volatility, supplier issues, geopolitical factors, and other external influences.

Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data analytics tools and software to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and generate reports. Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive improvements.

to direct and manage the activities a warehouse manager, logistic coordinator and inventory planner.

with our suppliers to expedite, track and manage the supply chain flow.

the inventory flow from third party warehouse to the Himalaya warehouse.

Required Qualifications:

have strong Demand planning experience with international suppliers a plus.

is an onsite position to support the team. Experience working with both D2C and B2B

experience (5+ years) in Purchasing, Logistics and Distribution is required, preferably within the e-commerce industry.

experience preferred.

with ERP Demand Planning is a MUST, SAP experience preferred.

working knowledge with Microsoft Office products and advanced Excel skills needed.

communication, organization & attention to detail.

degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration (preferred)

or personal care experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

base salary, commensurate with experience.

company benefits including medical, dental, vision, life,

and Short-Term Disability & 401(k).