Inventory Planning Manager

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices. In 2022, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in-house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon-efficient grocery delivery models on the market. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food

As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of:

Prioritizing our Customers                              Doing more with less

Thinking Differently                                        Respecting one another                             

Moving deliberately and quickly                    Taking initiative and delivering 

Responsible for managing future forecasts, current inventory levels, order placement, and analytics. Key OKRs include WOS targets, shrink, shorts and in stock rate.

• →Includes future forecasting- using key inputs including historical trends, pricing, promotional activity as well as inventory and seeding
• →Work cross functionally with Category Management, Strategy Planning as well as Operations (inclusive of logistics); will also have the opportunity to work with the MM Product team to help set the needs for the Merch team that allows process improvement
• →Work closely with vendors on Purchase Order management and key metrics including on time delivery and fill rate
• →Individual Contributor however will need to be able to form strong cross functional relationships that will require this role to set direction for key partners. Their ability to work well with others, communicate effectively, and leverage cross-functional knowledge is crucial for driving projects, initiatives, and outcomes

• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree

• Proficiency in excel and google sheets- using functions including vlookups, pivot tables, index matches. 
• Ability to organize large and more complex data sets ensuring data is accurate while also being able to identify discrepancies. 
• Has the ability to identify patterns in a data set that include internal and external factors that lead to set go forward strategies
• Considers impact to customers and what matters to them. 
• Can draw from industry insights. Is an excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Proven skills in MS office suite and Google