Job Description
Thuma is looking for an Inventory Planner to join our growing team. Reporting to the Head of Finance & Planning, this role will help design, operate and improve our inventory forecasting and purchasing model. We are looking for a candidate who has experience managing inventory purchased from a variety of vendors with varying complexities.
Thuma’s Headquarters is based in the historic Presidio neighborhood of San Francisco. This is a hybrid role, and candidates should be available to come into our SF office 1 - 3 times a week.
In recognition of the personal and professional benefits that team members gain from time spent together in person, we organize a range of events throughout each year designed to bring our entire team together!
Key Responsibilities: - Own and operate Thuma’s inventory and demand planning model.
- Forecast inventory by SKU based on historical trends, seasonality impacts and other factors that impact inventory and demand
- Partner with Thuma’s Product Development team on production scheduling and forecasting for new products
- Lead communication with key vendors and onboarding new suppliers for Thuma’s growing product catalog
- Create monthly demand forecasts, inventory tracking, and purchase order projections
- Report on key performance metrics related to inventory - including weeks of sales on hand, turnover rate, minimum stock availability, etc
- Support Thuma’s expansion into Retail by creating new models to account for in store sales and work closely with the retail team on replenishments
- Partner with finance to ensure target metrics are optimizing profitability and revenue
- Propose new solutions to improve forecast accuracy and inventory optimization
- Support to transition to a robust cloud-based inventory management tool
- Work cross functionally to support strategic initiatives, such as international expansion and category expansion
This Might Describe You: - 2+ years of inventory planning experience, or other planning experience such as finance, project management, or similar
- Extensive knowledge of Excel and familiarity with software based solutions for inventory planning
- A self starter who is able to work independently
- Strong analytical skills + understanding of key drivers that impact inventory planning and demand forecasting
- Desire to grow and increase responsibility in line with Thuma’s high growth strategy
Why Join Us
Equity/401k: Participation in employee stock option plan and our 401k program where we will match up to 6% of your contributions
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental + vision coverage options with generous employer contributions
Extras: 12 weeks of paid parental leave and company sponsored membership at One Medical
Dream Setup: MacBook Air, Airpod Pros, Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard,
Flexible PTO: We believe healthy, happy, relaxed people do better work
Employee Discount: We provide an employee discount of 40% off all Thuma products
Cell Phone Stipend: $100 per month to recognize that you will use your cell phone for work related things
Commute Reimbursement: Up to $150 per month for your commute to our office
Room Upgrade: A complimentary product credit when you start, worth up to $2,000
Who We Are
Thuma is a modern design company specializing in furniture and home goods. We believe simplicity is the ultimate luxury. That the details matter. And that good design is good hospitality.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and are talented beyond the scope of a functional role. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description. We hire for integrity, initiative, collaborative spirit, open mindedness, and willingness to learn.
Thuma is dedicated to going above and beyond to bring people with diverse perspectives and unique experiences together to do great work. We strive to create a sense of belonging by creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic self and by treating each and every team member with kindness, equity, and respect, always.
Thuma provides an estimate of the compensation for roles that may be hired as required by state regulations. Compensation may vary based on (a) location, as Thuma factors in specific location when benchmarking compensation for most roles; (b) individual candidate skills and qualifications; and (c) individual candidate experience.
Additionally, Thuma leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted compensation figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Thuma reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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