Instock Manager, Lead

Skylight is a technology startup based out of Los Angeles and San Francisco.Our mission is to make technology that brings families together. We make consumer products, like Skylight Frame and Skylight Calendar, that are loved by millions of people across the globe. Our founders are former venture capitalists and serial entrepreneurs, who have scaled this business to $100M+ in annual revenue while being completely bootstrapped. We think often about the thousands of smiles we are able to put on our customers’ faces each day, and it fills our hearts with purpose. That’s why we have been working hard to expand our team and invent, so that we can continue to bring the magic of Skylight to millions of loved ones throughout the world.

The Lead Instock Manager will drive big initiatives to improve process, efficiency, in-stock rates, margins and revenue. They will manage end to end supply chain (demand/supply planning, production, and logistics). They will use data to influence others and build scalable systems & processes, rather than just addressing single issues.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the improvement in inventory availability, increasing inventory efficiency and ensuring that the company makes efficient supply chain decisions including improvement to inventory management processes over time.
• Take ownership of building a highly automated replenishment system and involve key stakeholders in the process (e.g.; forecasting, lead times, buying policies).
• Develop and manage inventory forecasts by working with category owners to plan product launches, peak season, and industry shifts.
• Manage the relationship with key vendors that drive the business and optimize the end to end process. 
• Manage inventory health by setting and executing exit strategies for unproductive inventory.
• Perform root-cause analysis/reporting on operational issues, and then manage the solution to those issues.
• Own & drive the roadmap for Instock management metrics
• Manage and develop direct reports to be strong owners of their categories.

• Bachelor's degree majored in supply chain, finance, technical, business, analytical or related majors.
• 5+ years of experience in buying, product management, vendor management, retail, e-commerce
• Professional experience in negotiating with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with Excel and extracting data through varied reporting tools in order to drive and influence business decisions
• Ability to understand multiple retail business models and their technical implementation.
• Ability to prioritize work in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with ambiguous problems.

Bonus points for:

• Strong proficiency in analytical tools including Microsoft Excel, SQL, and statistical software
• MBA or MS in: Supply Chain or Operations Mgmt
• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects
• Strong communication skills - speaking, writing, presenting and negotiating
• Ability to operate simultaneously and effectively in both tactical and strategic modes
• A willingness to roll up sleeves to get things done

Our competitive compensation package includes:

• Competitive Salary + Equity Package
• 401K matching
• Wellness, learning, and home-office budgets
• Health, Dental & Vision Medical Plans
• Tremendous autonomy to set the direction of your work
• Unlimited PTO
• Company holidays on the first Friday of every month (Except November & December)

Equal opportunity employer

Skylight is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you’re the best person for the job, we want you on board!

For Colorado-based candidates, the range being offered for this role is $120-130K based on experience and for California-based candidates, the range being offered for this role is $120-130K based on experience. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of this law.

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