# Inventory & Production Planner

> Activate Talent · Philippines (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2025-12-02

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** 032

## Description

**Location:** Remote (US Time Zones Preferred)  
**Employment Type:** Full-Time

**About the Company**  
Our client is a fast-growing wellness brand committed to delivering premium supplements and nutritional solutions. They pride themselves on operational excellence and ensuring the best possible customer experience across all channels — Amazon, TikTok Shop, Shopify, and beyond.

They are seeking a proactive **Inventory & Production Planner** to join their Operations team. This role is crucial in maintaining optimal inventory levels, aligning production with demand forecasts, and supporting smooth fulfillment that drives continued business growth.

### **What You’ll Do**

**Inventory & Production Scheduling**

-   Convert demand forecasts into production schedules aligned with lead times and sales goals
-   Monitor and replenish finished goods inventory across all sales channels to prevent stockouts or overstock
-   Trigger, track, and manage production orders with contract manufacturers

**SKU & BOM Management**

-   Create and maintain SKUs for new products and bundles across systems and platforms
-   Set up and maintain BOMs, incorporating formulation updates, tariffs, and import fees into costing

**Inventory Optimization & Control**

-   Maintain accurate inventory records and partner with warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies
-   Track lot numbers and product expiry to reduce aging inventory risk
-   Monitor channel-specific sales velocity and adjust production timing as needed

**Order & Fulfillment Monitoring**

-   Manage backorders and ensure timely replenishment based on inbound shipments
-   Monitor unfulfillable inventory and execute corrective actions
-   Oversee unfulfilled customer orders and escalate to warehouse when required
-   Anticipate subscription fulfillment risks and proactively implement solutions

**Reporting & Analysis**

-   Create dashboards and reports on inventory health, production schedules, and sales trends
-   Analyze historical demand data to improve forecast accuracy and planning models

**Process Improvement & Systems**

-   Identify opportunities to improve workflows and inventory tracking
-   Support implementation of tools and automation to enhance forecasting and reporting capabilities

**Cross-Functional Collaboration**

-   Coordinate with marketing for product launches and promotional campaigns
-   Work closely with operations, warehouse, and logistics teams to align planning with fulfillment capacity

**Additional Support**

-   Participate in ad-hoc projects as needed to support operational goals

## Requirements

### **What You’ll Bring**

-   2–4+ years in Inventory Planning, Supply Chain, Production Planning, or similar role
-   Experience with WMS, ERP, and eCommerce marketplaces (Amazon, Shopify, TikTok Shop)
-   Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities; advanced Excel/Sheets skills
-   Understanding of BOMs, COGS, and contract manufacturing
-   Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
-   Strong communicator and cross-functional collaborator

## Apply

[Apply at Activate Talent](https://apply.workable.com/careersactivatetalent/j/8E1C243327/apply)

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