We're looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Replenishment Specialist to optimize our inventory levels and ensure seamless product availability. In this role, you'll use data to make efficient purchasing decisions, minimize waste, and keep stock levels on point across all product categories. This position plays a critical role in supporting operational efficiency and delivering the fresh, high-quality ingredients our customers expect.

You'll collaborate with multiple teams, own the replenishment process from end to end, and keep things running smoothly between our fulfillment centers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

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What You'll Do

Inventory Management

Partner with the Fulfillment Center Inventory Manager and team to ensure accurate stock management
Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to match demand forecasts and sales orders
Establish and maintain critical parameters such as safety stock and reorder points
Manage FIFO/FEFO processes to minimize waste and maintain freshness
Review and reconcile cycle counts, physical inventory, and month-end reports
Ensure timely closing of manufacturing and sales orders in our systems
Respond to inventory issues from the Fulfillment Center quickly and effectively Generate and share weekly inventory-related reports, including scrap, pick tickets, shorts, and substitutions

Procurement

Manage the full replenishment process, including sales analysis, PO creation, projections, and reporting
Collaborate with Replenishment and Sourcing teams to create accurate POs, validate pricing/quantities/specifications, and align with organizational goals
Use tools like Looker and Fishbowl to calculate optimal reorder quantities and avoid overstock
Serve as the main contact between warehouse operations and vendors to address backorders and urgent replenishment needs
Monitor inventory trends, resolve quality/delivery issues, and identify recovery strategies when needed
Respond quickly to supply chain disruptions, identify alternative sources, and communicate changes to stakeholders
Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Fulfillment, and vendors to ensure accurate and timely invoicing

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Analyze sales trends, inventory performance, and product lifecycle data for improvement opportunities
Report on slow-moving, near-expiry, or obsolete inventory and recommend actions
Recommend strategies for inventory optimization, cost savings, and process efficiency
Define replenishment parameters such as lead times, menu frequency, and vendor MOQs

Collaboration & Communication

Act as the link between inventory, purchasing, and other teams to ensure information flows seamlessly
Share actionable insights and recommendations with stakeholders
Participate in cross-functional meetings to align inventory practices with company objectives
Communicate inventory status, challenges, and solutions clearly to both internal and external partners

Who You Are

2-4 years of buying, forecasting, procurement, and/or supply chain management experience in the Food and Beverage industry
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Strong understanding of demand planning, forecasting, and procurement processes in the food and beverage industry
Proficient in inventory management systems and data analysis tools (Google Sheets required; Excel a plus)
Skilled in cost calculations and quantity conversions for accurate purchasing
Comfortable creating and managing spreadsheets, with bonus points for pivot tables, filters, and conditional formatting
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a calm and confident approach under pressure
Fishbowl or similar ERP experience is a plus
Prior experience buying for a DTC Food organisation is a plus!

Location

This role is located in our Chicago, IL office and requires 2-3 days onsite

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $60,000 - 75,000. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, and the posted range is not a guarantee of any specific offer.

Garnish

We love our staff, and show it with benefits (including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance), matching retirement plan, unlimited paid time off, Purple Carrot box allowance, professional development, and the opportunity to work in collaboration with teammates who are passionate about food!

Final Touches

We are committed to a safe and inclusive work environment, free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, handicap, veteran status, or marital status.

About Purple Carrot

Purple Carrot started with just a seed of an idea in 2014. Our vision is a world where plant-based eating is at the core of living well. Every day, on this mission, we're breaking boundaries with plant-based eating. We value learning from customers, an ownership mindset, integrity, winning together, and being bold. We need your expertise on our People team to make things happen!

Purple Carrot's irresistible, globally-inspired meal-kit recipes and prepared meals using fresh ingredients are available in all 48 contiguous US states. We are a team of collaborative individuals who drive for results, strive for doing better, make good choices quickly, and embrace a growth mindset to win or learn. Here's what you're up for!

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