THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Inventory & Supply Planning Analyst to join the operations team of our client. Our client’s business is based in the USA and is a collective of premium brands in the tattoo, pet and beauty industry.

This role is pivotal in bridging inventory management, procurement, financial planning, and commercial insights to ensure optimal supply chain performance. Reporting to the Director of Operational Insights and Planning, the analyst will play a key role in developing actionable insights, coordinating cross-functional planning, and enabling data-driven decisions across inventory, procurement, and production processes

This is a 3 month-long freelancing trial contract (full-time) that can be done remotely at home with a computer and a fast and reliable internet connection. 

Thank you for your interest. Please note that only qualified candidates will be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Finance, Accounting or related field.
•  2–4 years of proven experience in supply chain analytics, inventory planning, or S&OP support.
• Strong proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and planning tools (e.g. NetStock) preferred, but not mandatory.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage cross-functional alignment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Bonus points for experience in consumer goods, pet care, or tattoo industry supply chains and for familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau.
• Willing to work graveyard shifts and willing to have shift schedules changed
• Has own fast computer or laptop capable of running required applications, software and has a decent Internet connection (at least 100MBPS)
• Has a quiet and distraction free work environment at home.
• Willing to take a pre-employment test and willing to have a background check.

JOB DESCRIPTION (SCOPE OF WORK)

• Inventory Management & Insights
  • Conduct weekly inventory analyses to identify out-of-stock (OOS) risks, stacked purchase orders, and excess inventory positions.
  • Collaborate with purchasing managers to develop corrective actions that prevent OOS and reduce inventory inefficiencies.
  • Partner with commercial teams to align inventory position with the forward-looking sales plan.
• Procurement Planning
  • Maintain and update the weekly planner for overseas-sourced machinery.
  • Align inventory requirements with purchasing and commercial teams to support timely procurement.
  • Support purchase orders in coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) Support
  • Support the global S&OP process by consolidating demand signals across regions and aligning with the production plan.
  • Perform variance analyses by comparing forecast to actual sales and inventory performance.
  • Facilitate alignment between marketing/commercial forecasts and supply chain execution plans.
• Production Planning
  • Calculate net production requirements by analyzing demand forecasts against on-hand and open purchase orders.
  • Collaborate with production teams to build and monitor the weekly production plan.
  • Track and report on key production and supply chain KPIs on a weekly basis, providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Cash Flow Management for Inventory Purchases
  • Develop monthly cash flow forecasts required for inventory procurement based on historical trends, purchasing plans, and financial forecasts.
  • Collaborate with the FP&A team to update and refine inventory-related cash flow projections on a monthly basis.

WORK HOURS

• Work from home. Full-time, freelance, contractual position.
• 8 hours shift guaranteed per work day.
• Schedule: 9:00AM to 6:00PM USA, Pacific (PST) time, Mondays to Fridays.
• USA Holidays off and unpaid during the trial contract.
• PH Holidays are normal working days during the trial contract.
• Any overtime needs to be pre-approved by the client.

COMPENSATION

• USD $11.00 to $14.00 per hour based on experience.
• The monthly “take home” pay may vary accordingly due to Forex rates.
• Note that we will only consider candidates who are amenable to the compensation budget above.
• Monthly pay out. 
• Compensation will be paid by the hour in USD.
• Deposited to freelancer’s Payoneer account in USD.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Although you will be reporting directly to the designated manager from our client, you will also be reporting to and will be supervised by Big Ideas Social Media Inc, who is the consultant and service provider (Agency) of the US business.
• Big Ideas will be the one to provide your compensation and other HR and administrative needs locally.
• You will be classified as “Self-Employed” when it concerns legality and taxation.
• You will not be considered an employee of our Client or Big Ideas Philippines but instead, you will be a self-employed freelance professional.
• Big Ideas (the agency) will deduct a 5% Expanded Withholding Tax as per PH and BIR laws. (10% if you do not have a COR, Certificate of Registration as Self-Employed from the BIR)
• Contract is subject to an “evaluation period” and subject to contract renewal based on performance of the freelancer.
• Renewal or raise in compensation is subject to client discretion (and your performance) and is not guaranteed.

HOW TO APPLY

• (IMPORTANT) We will only process applicants who take our pre-employment skills and personality test
• Please click this to take the pre-employment test: CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE TEST
• You will be asked to upload your resume there (Please do so in PDF format and use your full name as the file name)
• Use a laptop or a desktop computer for the test. It cannot be done with your mobile phone.
• Make sure to place your full name and correct e-mail address so we may contact you
• It will take 3-5 working days to process your reports and you will receive them via e-mail
• We are an equal opportunity service provider and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those who pass the test, screening and selected for an interview will be contacted.
• If you encounter any technical problems or glitches, please send a report via email to Criteria Customer Support
• Good luck!