Cycle Counter / Warehouse Inventory Analysis

Inventory Analyst (Temporary Position)New York, NYThe next gen beauty company, Maesa is transforming the industry by incubating and growing meaningful, innovative brands and making prestige beauty accessible. Maesa believes beauty ignites inspiration, creativity, imagination, and connection, sparking new ideas and possibilities, and meeting unmet consumer needs. Through best-in-class design, formulation, brand creation and marketing capabilities, Maesa delivers new, better and different products with an unsurpassed speed to market. Maesa works with a variety of retailers to create and launch brands across beauty and wellness categories. The current portfolio includes Kristin Ess, Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, Fine'ry, Being Frenshe, and Niches & Nooks among other brands.We are looking for a temporary Inventory Analyst for 3 months to help monitor, oversee, and optimize Maesa's North American inventory for all brands, finished goods and components. The role will work to ensure that Maesa has effective inventory reporting processes and the required level of visibility to support delivery of the overall supply chain objectives and KPIs.This role is based in our Manhattan office and requires 3 days per week on-site.Key ResponsibilitiesWork closely with Supply Planning function to find ways to improve the overall health of inventory including avoidance of out of stocks, excess, and obsolete inventory.Support the Inventory Controller in performing inventory reconciliation: compare ERP inventory to warehouse records, review transaction logs, instruct physical counts, perform audits.Liaison with Supply Planning Capability Leads to define & support a governance a process for inventory policy parameter refreshes for brand region and execute it accordingly.Refine, monitor & mitigate key metrics to measure inventory results and performance; inclusive of:Summary and conclusion of key "net change" drivers and trends.Synthesize inventory data and analysis into specific action.Drive execution of actions for inventory results.Projecting and translating changes in inventory position and the contribution or impact those changes have on the balance sheet and/or P&L.Be familiar and proficient in data extraction, handling and consumption.Support continuous process improvement s by generating required analysis, developing analytical & statistical models to resolve/detect escalated performance issues.Ideate in building initiatives around inventory optimization processes across all brands for finished goods and components.Accountable for accuracy and completeness of inventory reconciliation for finished goods and components.Maintain and publish inventory health reports to the business.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or other relevant fields.Minimum of 1-2 years business experience with experience in Logistics, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, or Inventory Management or appropriate College Degree.Strong service / support mentality and willingness to help others achieve their result-oriented ambitions.Ability to understand the performance of the business and what levers should be pulled to drive performance.Ability to make sound decisions with minimal supervision.Our Commitment to YouAt Maesa, we live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game-changing, creativity, and discipline. We believe our people and partners are a creative force that catalyzes the possibilities in beauty to break through traditional limits and discover the "new" without restriction. We prioritize creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors — all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity. As set forth in Maesa's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.Our EVPMaesa is the next-gen beauty company, where bold ideas become beautiful brands. By fostering a start-up spirit, we equip everyone to lead with accountability & execute with excellence. We champion each voice and empower every journey, creating an environment where we celebrate diversity of thinking, calculated risk taking, and cutting-edge innovation. Growth is personal, intentional, and limitless.