Inventory Management & Demand Planning Analyst – E-Commerce (Long-Term)

About the Role** We're a growing e-commerce company managing multiple brands — with our largest in the dog supplements & treats and home decor spaces. We're looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Inventory Management Analyst to join our team on a long-term basis (20–40 hrs/week). You'll work directly with leadership to optimize our inventory strategy, improve cash flow turnover, and keep our supply chain running efficiently. This is a high-impact role with real influence over business decisions. **What You'll Be Doing** - Analyze current stock levels and identify opportunities for optimization across multiple brands and SKUs - Develop and maintain demand forecasting models to anticipate inventory needs by product and season - Build and manage financial models and reports in Excel - Provide actionable restock recommendations to management — what to order, how much, and when — with a focus on maximizing cash flow turnover - Plan and coordinate short-term and long-term delivery schedules - Allocate inventory across sales channels based on demand and performance data - Communicate directly with our 3PL warehouse partners to coordinate fulfillment and logistics - Present findings and recommendations clearly to management **What We're Looking For** - Strong, proven Excel skills across: → Financial analysis → Forecasting models → Complex modeling and data structuring → Inventory and stock analysis - Experience in inventory management, supply chain, or a closely related analytical role - E-commerce experience is a strong plus — bonus if you've worked with consumer goods, pet products, or home decor brands - Excellent written and spoken English — you'll be communicating regularly with our team and 3PL warehouse partners - Reliable availability Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST (required); additional hours within the 20–40 hr/week range are flexible - Self-directed and comfortable managing your own workflow remotely **Bonus Points For** - Direct experience working with 3PL warehouses - Background in e-commerce, Amazon, Shopify, or similar platforms - Familiarity with inventory or ERP software - Experience managing inventory across multiple brands or product categories **Engagement Details** - Type: Hourly, Long-Term Contract - Hours: 20–40 hrs/week - Required overlap: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST, Monday–Friday - Please include your hourly rate in your proposal **How to Apply** Please include in your proposal: 1. Your hourly rate 2. A brief overview of your inventory management experience 3. Examples of relevant analytical work (dashboards, forecasting models, reports, etc.) — real results and wins are especially welcome 4. Your availability and time zone We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and grow with us long-term. If you have a track record of turning data into smarter inventory decisions, we'd love to hear from you. *** PS: When Responding, make sure to start your response with the word "Brainiac". This way we'll know that you actually read the listing. All that do not include the word "Brainiac" in the start of their response / proposal, will be ignored.***