Supply Chain & Inventory Manager

Who We Are
Figure8 is an experience first company. We create experiums. Places outside of distraction, away from expectation, and beyond inhibition. Spaces to get lost and found. We invite guests to take a moment. To recognize, realize, and reignite relationships with the people and places around them.
Figure 8 is the company that built Museum of Ice Cream that has over six locations around the world and counting. We are fueled by the power of imagination, and Figure8 is a universe of possibilities with tons of room for you to explore.
Who You Are
Figure8 is looking for a Supply Chain & Inventory Manager to support all activities related to select and purchase lines of products, manage inventory and finished goods and assist in all phases of our product roadmap. Our ideal candidate is a team player, organized, logical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is a new role on our team, and you will thrive if you are well acquainted with setting up and scaling processes, detail oriented, proven experience in the field and are self motivated.
Your Day-to-Day

• Drives warehouse productivity & process improvements to achieve cost savings.
• Oversee replenishment by SKU, maintaining an efficient inventory flow with set inventory turns and service level KPI’s.
• Develops and implements inventory tools and systems for tracking, analysis, auditing, and reporting.
• Responsible for monthly physical inventory and regular inventory cycle counts.
• Will be measured on Key Performance Indicators that include, but are not limited to, inventory to sales ratio (ISR), gross margin return on investment (GMROI), supply chain to sales cost percentage, PO tracking, day sales of inventory (DSI) and passing end of year inventory audit with Finance Team, as well as overall individual performance and contribution to Company culture.
• Analyzes inventory variances and exception reports to monitor inventory data and procedures to ensure accuracy and quality of inventory.
• Works cross-functionally to identify and prioritize initiatives to optimize inventory and product capabilities, including recap reports.
• Drives warehouse productivity & process improvements to achieve cost savings, this can also include occasional oversight of warehouse operations in Ohio.
• Identifies the root cause of inventory discrepancies and creates and implements corrective action plans that may include systems, people and/or processes. This will include recommendations on a 3PL, inventory management system and a full roll out across 2023 for all locations.
• Work with the leadership team to determine the best logistics and 3PL vendors
• Evaluate supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive prices in partnership with manager.
• Develops and implements key performance metrics.
• Develops strategies to mitigate impact of volume surges & capacity constraints.
• Ensures integrity and compliance with all policies, control, procedures and standards including training and development programs.
• Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchase.
• Implements quality audits that uncover root cause issues that are not being addressed by the team.
• Develops standards, metrics, and procedures that maximize inventory management accuracy.
• Identification, implementation, and company wide training of an Inventory Management System.

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $150,000 USD and is dependent on location and experience.
Requirements
The Necessities and Nice-to-Haves:

• Excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills
• User-experience minded, team player who is willing to take ownership of mistakes and celebrate the success of others
• Weekend availability
• US citizen or have authorization to work in the US for 5 or more years
• Developed or been a part of new E-Commerce Strategy
• Balances strategic thinking with execution
• Experience with CRM tools like NetSuite, HubSpot or Salesforce
• Holidays
• Cross-functional leader who fosters collaboration and inspires trust throughout the team
• Demonstrated ability to make thoughtful, data-driven decision and achieve strategic goals in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, or equivalent years of experience
• A proven track record of driving efficiencies and cost savings
• Schedule:
• 5+ years of relevant supply chain, logistics, buyer and/or warehouse management experience
• Working experience of relevant software (e.g. SAP MM)

Willingness To Travel

• 25% (Required)

Benefits
The Good Stuff:

• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• 16 free museum tickets per year for friends and family, with free entry for self
• Dental insurance
• 50% off retail products
• 401(k)
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off