Inventory & Supply Associate Director New Marina del Rey, California, United States

About the Company At Dr. Squatch ( ), we’re raising the bar on men’s personal care with our line of natural, high-performance products. We’re on a high‑growth, fast‑moving ride, continually introducing new product categories, launching into retailers nationwide, and growing internationally. We have been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work® multiple times, and we achieved status as a certified BCorp in 2023. About the Role In this role you will be a key leader within the Operations department, owning supply and inventory end‑to‑end. You will be responsible for tightening our S&OP process, managing all supply planning and purchase orders, optimizing lead times across the supply chain, and partnering cross‑functionally to drive inventory reduction and sell‑through of excess and obsolete product. This position reports to the Director of Demand & Supply Planning. It is a full‑time, hybrid role with company benefits based in Marina del Rey, CA. The anticipated base compensation range is $150,000 to $170,000, commensurate with experience and local market rates. What You’ll Do Be an integral part of the S&OP process end‑to‑end – drive continuous improvements to tighten cadence, data quality, and cross‑functional alignment Manage all supply planning and work with Procurement on order execution based on demand inputs, ensuring on‑time and in‑full supply to support business needs Analyze supply chain lead times to identify opportunities for optimization and reduction in carrying costs and inventory levels Partner with Finance to develop and maintain inventory metrics and dashboards that track inventory reduction progress and health Own the Excess & Obsolete (E&O) process – identify root causes, facilitate cross‑functional reviews, and develop actionable sell‑through plans with channel leads Collaborate with channel heads to understand demand drivers behind excess and obsolete inventory and align on mitigation strategies Work closely with channel heads to vet and validate launch quantities for new product introductions, leveraging historical data and demand signals Own supply and inventory performance end‑to‑end, serving as the primary point of accountability for supply health across the organization Contribute as a collaborative, cross‑functional leader – your scope will evolve as the business grows About You 7+ years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, or S&OP roles, preferably within CPG, e‑commerce, or retail Demonstrated expertise in supply planning, purchase order management, and inventory optimization Strong understanding of S&OP processes and the ability to drive improvements in planning rigor and cross‑functional alignment Experience developing inventory KPIs and working with Finance teams on inventory reporting and reduction initiatives Proven ability to manage Excess & Obsolete processes, including root cause analysis and sell‑through execution Comfortable working cross‑functionally with channel, finance, and operations stakeholders to align on decisions and influence outcomes Highly analytical and data‑driven, with strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and planning tools or ERP systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to senior leadership Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus Experience in a fast‑paced, high‑growth startup and/or CPG environment strongly preferred People management experience with direct reports is a plus Benefits We offer a competitive salary in a growth‑focused & collaborative team environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with Squatch match, and PTO. We also have great perks like healthy snacks, frequent company events, and, of course, free products. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and offer reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or other protected category. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dr. Squatch, LLC.