Procurement and Inventory Manager

Job Description:

Procurement and Inventory Manager

New York, New York / Pennsylvania / New JerseyOperations /Full-time (Remote) /Remote
About Us
Snif is setting the new standard in fine fragrance. The search for high-quality scented products should be simple, accessible, and fun. We bring our customers what they want to smell and develop new, unexpected ways for them to incorporate fine fragrance into their daily routines.
Every scent we develop is designed to be an immersive experience. From the name, packaging design, and creative campaigns to someone’s first spray, we want them to see and smell the quality behind every release. Our formulas are always made with top-shelf ingredients and are genderless, non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free. Snif products are sold on our DTC site www.snif.co and can also be found at all Ulta Beauty locations. We’ve been featured across notable press outlets including, Forbes, Fast Co., WWD, Vogue, Allure, Cosmopolitan, NY Mag, Harper’s Bazaar, and more. Additionally, we’re backed by some of the most revered investors in the consumer goods space.
We’re a lean team that’s expanding quickly, and we’re looking for someone who believes in our vision to shift the way people experience scents.
The Role
Operations and Supply Chain are the foundation of Snif’s ability to provide high-end, consistent products at an accessible price to our customers.
As the Procurement and Inventory Manager, you will play an integral role in the Ops department, leading strategy, execution, tracking, and quality of inventory from PO to finished goods. This includes purchasing in accordance with our supply plan, daily vendor communication, overall planning and timeline ownership, pricing negotiations, unit economics management, supply chain optimization, and next-level, on-time deliveries.
This role requires an extremely detailed individual who thrives on building and executing business processes in a collaborative setting. They are proactive, numbers savvy, solution-oriented, and have the ability to foster trusting, beneficial relationships with vendors. By balancing day-to-day, granular efforts with long-term objectives, they critically and efficiently approach operations with the goal of delivering the best products that adhere to our company design standards, cost targets, and milestones.
This role will report to our Director of Operations and will work closely with our teams across Product Development, Finance, and Logistics.
While we are based in New York City, we're operating as a remote team. This job may require travel ~10-20% of the time depending on business needs and vendor visits.

What You'll Do:

• Own the procurement function at Snif from beginning to end - purchasing and order management through end delivery of all work-in-progress goods and finished product
• Own and operate our procurement and purchasing system
• Audit and optimize our existing vendor purchasing tracking systems
• Consistently communicate with partners to place and track all purchase orders
• Project manage every order open with vendors and understand impact of these purchases on inventory balances
• Nurture longstanding relationships with vendor network to encourage flexibility, exceptional products, and optimal challenge resolution
• Collaborate with our Director of Finance and our Operations Supply Planner to make informed, strategic purchases on an ongoing basis
• Partner with Product Development to seamlessly transition projects from new development into production with critical milestones in mind
• Own all domestic and international freight efforts from manufacturer to final delivery location while optimizing for cost and efficiency
• Evaluate operational impact and negotiate vendor pricing on a monthly cadence
• Support manufacturing expansion across multiple international facilities for high-volume products, considering cost, lead times, growth, and quality
• Own DTC Inventory updates from 3PL to Website to ensure 100% in-stock of all key SKUs
• Complete weekly inventory audits across channel inventories and proactively communicate low inventory and sellouts to the team
• Partner with retail and planning teams to ensure inventory availability for all replenishments and key programs
• Collaborate with vendors to create and manage SKU#’s and Bill of Materials
• Manage master SKU/Bundle summary, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date internal data

What You’ll Bring:

• 4+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing. Expertise in beauty, contract manufacturing, or the like is preferred; relevant experience in management consulting or in an e-commerce/DTC/retail environment is a major plus
• Knowledge of consumer goods component and packaging manufacturing and terminology
• Innate ability to breakdown complex problems or processes down to the fundamentals in order to execute thoughtfully and efficiently
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into simple, real-world outcomes and goals
• Next-level time management and project management skills. You’re a pro at taking on a project and owning it until completion
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills that support developing and maintaining real, trusting relationships with third-party vendors
• Comfortability with direct communication, negotiating, and urgent problem-solving
• Eagerness to roll-up your sleeves with a “figure it out” mentality
• Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders, drive accountability, and get results
• Strength and rigor in navigating ambiguity. You’re a self-starter and a team player
• You are curious and innovative; You’re constantly seeking ways to make a product or process the best it can be
• You want (perhaps even need) the excitement, grind, and freedom that comes with an early stage and fast growing startup
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Suite
• A desire for (perhaps even a need for) the excitement, grind, and freedom that comes with an early-stage and fast growing startup

Bonus Points:

• Proficiency with purchasing platforms and systems
• Experience/passion for scented products, including (but not limited to) fragrance, candles, and laundry categories

What You’ll Get:

• Be part of a fast-growing company with an awesome mission
• Highly competitive salary and equity so you’re a part of the Snif family
• An opportunity for growth and ability to widen your role and responsibilities
• Medical, Dental and Vision healthcare insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan with company matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible vacation and PTO policy
• Industry-leading well-being and mental-health benefits
• Virtual and remote work as well as work-from-home setup
• Snif product on us!

Snif is an equal employment opportunity employer to all employees and applicants for employment. We celebrate people from all backgrounds. If you’re driven by our mission, we’d love to hear from you!