Inventory & Planning Manager - Western Europe

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

• Own and manage the end-to-end inventory planning process for Shark & Ninja brands across our DTC channels in Western European markets
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for our owned eCommerce sites in collaboration with the DTC/eCommerce, marketing, and finance teams
• Monitor inventory levels, stock health, and sell-through performance on our DTC platforms, proactively flagging risks of overstock or stockouts
• Partner with supply chain and fulfilment/logistics teams to ensure timely replenishment and optimal stock allocation to support DTC demand
• Support NPD (new product development) launches by ensuring inventory readiness and phase-in/phase-out planning for direct launches
• Analyse DTC sales trends, seasonality, promotional impact, and market-specific dynamics to refine planning assumptions
• Work closely with the performance marketing and trading teams to align inventory plans with promotional calendars and campaign activity
• Report on key DTC inventory KPIs (e.g., stock cover, fill rate, aged inventory, forecast accuracy, out-of-stock rate) to senior stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve DTC-specific planning processes, tools, and cross-functional ways of working
• Support in the coordination of promotional and seasonal event planning (such as Black Friday) from an inventory readiness perspective
• Collaborate with finance on inventory-related budgeting, working capital, and cost management for the DTC business
• Monitor competitor DTC strategies and market trends to inform planning strategy

• Extensive experience in inventory planning, demand planning, or supply chain management within a DTC or eCommerce business
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable plans
• Experience working with ERP, planning, and eCommerce/OMS systems
• A great communicator with experience managing multiple cross-functional stakeholders
• Highly commercial and results driven, with strong attention to detail
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• A team player who promotes collaboration across markets and functions
• Ability to multitask and prioritise, ensuring multiple deadlines are met at any given time
• A motivated self-starter who is proactive, curious, and comfortable challenging the status quo
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in French and/or other Western European languages is a plus
• Prior experience planning inventory for an owned/direct eCommerce channel (as opposed to wholesale/retail) is highly advantageous

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