Senior Manager – Supply Chain & Inventory Planning

Hiring Company: CreativeKulhad (Hiring on behalf of a US-Based Skincare Brand)

Location: Remote (India)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 4–5 Years

About the Hiring Company

CreativeKulhad is a boutique digital marketing and business consulting agency that partners with high-growth brands to deliver data-driven business solutions. The company is currently hiring on behalf of a rapidly expanding US-based skincare brand that serves customers across retail, wholesale, e-commerce, and international markets.

This role offers an opportunity to work directly with a global consumer brand while managing end-to-end supply chain, inventory planning, purchasing, and logistics operations from India.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Supply Chain & Inventory Planning to lead inventory planning, demand forecasting, procurement, warehouse management, retail replenishment, and domestic as well as international logistics for a fast-growing skincare brand.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring product availability across multiple sales channels while optimizing inventory levels, managing retailer compliance, and coordinating with cross-functional teams including Sales, Finance, Production, Warehousing, and Logistics.

This is a fully remote position supporting a US-based team and requires strong analytical skills, operational expertise, and experience managing large retail accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Inventory Management

• Develop and manage demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and business inputs.
• Plan inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess inventory and stockouts.
• Monitor inventory performance across retail, wholesale, e-commerce, and international distribution channels.
• Implement inventory optimization strategies to improve stock turnover and working capital efficiency.

Purchasing & Supply Planning

• Plan and coordinate procurement activities based on forecasted demand and production schedules.
• Work closely with manufacturing and production teams to ensure timely product availability.
• Manage purchase planning to support seasonal demand, product launches, and promotional activities.

Retail Supply Chain Management

• Manage Walmart Retail Link operations, including reporting, forecasting, replenishment planning, and inventory performance.
• Support Target retail vendor operations, ensuring compliance with retailer requirements, order fulfillment, and inventory replenishment.
• Coordinate retailer inventory planning to achieve high service levels and on-time deliveries.

Warehouse & Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Management

• Oversee inventory across multiple warehouses and third-party logistics (3PL) partners.
• Monitor warehouse performance, inventory accuracy, storage utilization, and order fulfillment.
• Ensure timely and accurate movement of inventory between warehouses and distribution centers.
• Work closely with logistics partners to improve operational efficiency and customer service.

Domestic & International Logistics

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, ensuring timely delivery across multiple markets.
• Track shipments, monitor transit performance, and proactively resolve logistics issues.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics providers to ensure smooth import and export operations.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, shipping documentation, and international trade requirements.

International Distributor Management

• Manage order planning and fulfillment for international distributors.
• Coordinate shipment schedules and inventory allocation based on distributor demand.
• Maintain strong relationships with international partners to ensure consistent product availability and service excellence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Finance, Production, Customer Operations, and Logistics teams to align supply chain activities with business objectives.
• Support new product launches, promotional campaigns, and retail expansion initiatives.
• Provide supply chain insights and recommendations to improve planning accuracy and operational performance.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Monitor key supply chain performance indicators, including inventory levels, forecast accuracy, order fulfillment, and service levels.
• Prepare operational reports and dashboards for business leadership.
• Identify process improvement opportunities that enhance planning efficiency, inventory accuracy, and supply chain performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, inventory, warehousing, and logistics operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, or Logistics will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 4–5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, Procurement, or Logistics.
• Experience within the Beauty, Personal Care, Cosmetics, FMCG, Consumer Goods, Retail, or CPG industry is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Walmart Retail Link, including reporting, replenishment, and forecasting.
• Experience managing Target retail vendor operations and retailer compliance requirements.
• Experience managing multiple warehouses and Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers.
• Exposure to domestic and international logistics operations, shipment coordination, and customs processes.
• Experience supporting wholesale, retail, e-commerce, and international distribution channels.

Desired Skills

• Supply Chain Planning
• Inventory Planning & Inventory Optimization
• Demand Forecasting
• Purchasing & Procurement Planning
• Walmart Retail Link
• Target Vendor Operations
• Retail Replenishment Planning
• Warehouse Management
• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Management
• Domestic & International Logistics
• Import & Export Coordination
• International Distributor Management
• Order Planning & Fulfillment
• ERP Systems & Supply Chain Software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel & Reporting
• Inventory Analytics & KPI Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement
• Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Excellent Communication & Stakeholder Management

Work Arrangement

• Remote position based in India.
• Collaborate closely with a US-based team, requiring flexibility to support cross-time-zone communication.
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing international consumer brand in a dynamic, global environment.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Work directly with a rapidly growing US-based skincare brand.
• Gain exposure to global retail supply chain operations, including Walmart and Target.
• Manage end-to-end inventory planning, logistics, and international distribution.
• Be part of a collaborative, high-growth environment with significant ownership and impact.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a remote role while building international supply chain expertise.