[Hiring] Inventory Manager @Beekeeper's Naturals, Inc.

Role Description

Beekeeper’s Naturals is looking for a hands-on, analytical leader to join our team as an Inventory Manager for one of the fastest growing better-for-you wellness brands in the CPG space. You will own the accuracy, health and availability of our inventory across our entire network, supporting our Operations department by managing inventory at our 3PL partners, supporting supply planning with our co-manufacturers, and investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies.

As our network has grown to multiple 3PLs, contract manufacturers (CMOs) and sales channels, we have expanded this role beyond day-to-day inventory control. The goal is simple: more accurate inventory, fewer write-offs, a faster and cleaner month-end and year-end close, and product in stock where our customers need it.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Inventory Management & 3PL Oversight
  • Own inventory accuracy and health across our 3PL and fulfillment network.
  • Serve as the day-to-day inventory point of contact for 3PL partners.
  • Plan, create and execute inventory transfers between 3PLs, CMOs and marketplace fulfillment centers.
  • Monitor lot codes, expiry dates and aging inventory.
  • Lead consistent, ongoing cleanup of obsolete, expired, short-dated, damaged and quality-hold inventory.
  • Track and report 3PL shrink, damages and KPIs.
• CMO Inventory Management & Reconciliation
  • Manage and track raw material, packaging and finished goods inventory held at our contract manufacturers (CMOs).
  • Perform regular inventory reconciliations with each CMO.
  • Coordinate with CMOs on component availability and production timing.
  • Issue and track inbound POs and work orders.
• Discrepancy Investigation & Reconciliation
  • Lead month-end inventory reconciliations for every channel and location.
  • Oversee and continuously improve our automated reconciliation cadence.
  • Investigate variances to root cause.
  • Prepare and book inventory adjustments in NetSuite.
  • File and manage claims and disputes for short shipments, damages and lost inventory.
  • Plan, coordinate and support the year-end physical inventory across all locations.
• Order Execution & Marketplace Replenishment
  • Plan and create replenishment shipments for Amazon FBA, Walmart.com and TikTok Shop.
  • Create and receive POs, work orders, kit builds and outsource POs in NetSuite.
  • Monitor and resolve connector errors between NetSuite and our sales channels.
• Systems, Reporting & Process
  • Maintain inventory data integrity in NetSuite.
  • Build and own inventory reporting.
  • Define, own and report inventory KPIs.
  • Write and maintain inventory SOPs and work instructions.
  • Provide day-to-day direction to our Operations VA on inventory support tasks.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in inventory management, inventory control or supply planning, ideally in CPG, food, or natural health products.
• Proven experience managing inventory across multiple 3PLs and co-manufacturers.
• Experience planning and coordinating physical inventory counts across multiple sites.
• Advanced NetSuite (or comparable ERP) experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, large data sets).
• Experience using AI to build, maintain and improve automated inventory reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a root-cause mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote environment.

Requirements

• NetSuite experience in a CPG environment, including reconciling inventory across marketplace and retailer channels.
• Working knowledge of supply planning concepts.
• Experience with lot-controlled and shelf-life-sensitive products.
• Extremely well-organized, able to prioritize multiple ongoing tasks.

Benefits

• This is a full-time, 18-month contract position, with the potential to extend.
• This is a fully remote role.
• Health benefits provided.
• RRSP match offered.
• Work from home stipend.
• Unlimited Time Off.