Job description
Inventory Manager, Consumer Engagement
Are you a person who enjoys challenges and making a
difference in the world?
difference in the world?
Me to We is a new kind of social enterprise for people
who want to help change the world with their daily choices. Through our media,
products and leadership experiences, we support Free The Children’s work with
youth creating global change. Every trip, t-shirt, song, book, speech, thought,
smile and choice adds up to a lifestyle that’s part of the worldwide movement
of we.
who want to help change the world with their daily choices. Through our media,
products and leadership experiences, we support Free The Children’s work with
youth creating global change. Every trip, t-shirt, song, book, speech, thought,
smile and choice adds up to a lifestyle that’s part of the worldwide movement
of we.
Me to We is seeking an Inventory Manager to
manage the inventory related operations of the Consumer Engagement team. This
role oversees an Inventory Coordinator and Part – Time
manage the inventory related operations of the Consumer Engagement team. This
role oversees an Inventory Coordinator and Part – Time
Staff. The Inventory
Manager of Consumer Engagement will report directly into the Associate Director
of Consumer Engagement.
A minimum two-year commitment is expected. Salary is
to be negotiated. There is a six (6) month probationary period, upon reaching
the three (3) month period, all staff members are offered a health plan
including dental and Employee Assistant Program.
to be negotiated. There is a six (6) month probationary period, upon reaching
the three (3) month period, all staff members are offered a health plan
including dental and Employee Assistant Program.
Please apply for this role on our website at
www.metowe.com/careers
www.metowe.com/careers
While resumes are important, we want to know what
makes you a great fit for our team and culture. We will consider resumes on a
rolling basis and would like the right person to join us as soon as possible.
makes you a great fit for our team and culture. We will consider resumes on a
rolling basis and would like the right person to join us as soon as possible.
This individual must be passionate and committed to
the core beliefs of the organization – the Me to We philosophy.
the core beliefs of the organization – the Me to We philosophy.
Responsibilities:
Logistics/Inventory Management
- Oversee and manage all inventory including
products, print materials, tags and all other materials required to have
products ready to sell - Work with the Inventory Coordinator to ensure
systematic and seamless inventory management processes are in place - Create all purchase orders (forecasting)made and
ensure alignment with pre-allocated budget - Ensure inventory levels throughout all warehouses
are correct and monitor sales to create proper replenishment programs
throughout the year – this includes regular inventory checks, creating and
analyzing sales reports and inventory counts throughout all sales channels
- Work closely with Operations Manager to ensure
stock levels are always available to fulfil all orders and purchase orders
are placed in a timely manner - Ensure all stock transfers are accurate and all
different sales channels are always stocked – proper inventory allocation
between channels
Other/ Project Management
- Actively involved in Artisans accessory design
trip preparation seasonally - Preparing analysis of sales to help guide the
design team, including analysis from wholesale accounts such as
Nordstrom, PacSun and Holt Renfrew - Preparing analysis of sales to guide the
executive team in their choices for internal channels - Product launches and fulfillment – work with
Product and Marketing Manager and the AD of Kenya Artisans to plan the
launch dates of new products and releases and manage the cross-functional
implementation of the plan, alongside the Director - Support international team in managing production
including providing accurate reporting and realistic timelines - Working closely the Kenyan team on input
procurement, sourcing and production - Coordinates distribution of products through
international offices - Streamline all current systems, technologies and
standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to Inventory Management - Supervise the product launches to ensure flawless
presentation of our new season products on the website and store
Team Management (20%)
- Lead weekly check-in’s with the Inventory
Coordinator to review the past week’s performance, set goals and other
action items for the week - Manage and provide quality control of inventory
management and product allocation and replenishment program - Focus on staff coaching and development
- Create and deliver staff performance evaluations
to senior management - Act as an escalation point for any customer
service concerns and a role model for customer service excellence,
implementing procedures to ensure standards are in place
Skills and Qualifications:
The interested candidate to the position will require
the following skill set:
the following skill set:
- Exceptional organizational, time-management, and
project management skills - Excellent attention to detail
- Experience training and supervising staff
- Ability to work and succeed with minimal
direction - Powerful work ethic, both as a team player, but also
a forward thinking self-starter - Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and
persuasive manner at all levels; internal and external to the
organization. - Positive, flexible and a get-it-done attitude.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, database management and online research. - Resourceful, self-motivated and energetic
What is required to be successful in this role…
- Focus on closest to the dollar activities and a
sense of urgency - The ability to identify opportunities to improve
our sales strategies and tactics - Over communication with team
- Closeness to Associate Director’s/Director’s
vision, priorities and deliverables - Belief in the value of Me to We and the products
and services it provides.
What makes Me to We unique… Me to We is filled with passionate, driven, hardworking,
entrepreneurial, shameless idealists, this means we work late, set high goals
and exceed them, and then push hard the following year to beat and exceed last
year’s goals of empowering youth to change the world. If you are looking for a
predictable 9-5 work environment, this won’t be the right fit. If you are
inspired and excited by collaboration, making friendships with the most
incredible people, unique additional responsibilities like working on our We
Days and your personal values align with our core values, we would love to hear
from you.
entrepreneurial, shameless idealists, this means we work late, set high goals
and exceed them, and then push hard the following year to beat and exceed last
year’s goals of empowering youth to change the world. If you are looking for a
predictable 9-5 work environment, this won’t be the right fit. If you are
inspired and excited by collaboration, making friendships with the most
incredible people, unique additional responsibilities like working on our We
Days and your personal values align with our core values, we would love to hear
from you.
Me to We sincerely thanks all those who apply, however
only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
At Me to We, we value the diversity of people and
communities and we are committed to excellence and inclusion in our
organizations. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications
from all qualified individuals.
communities and we are committed to excellence and inclusion in our
organizations. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications
from all qualified individuals.
We are committed to an environment that is
barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please
inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please
inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
How to apply
Please apply for this role on our website at
www.metowe.com/careers
www.metowe.com/careers