Job Details

At Blue Marble, our mission is to create purposeful products that inspire a love of learning in children and empower parents to raise thoughtful, confident kids. If you envision working for an award-winning company with a mission you can believe in, a playful and energetic culture, a talented team of coworkers, and a bright future, look to Blue Marble!

Position Title: Inventory Planning Coordinator

Reports to

Inventory Planning Manager

Summary/Objective

The inventory planning coordinator is primarily responsible for maintaining accurate data within the software and planning tools. This role will also communicate with our 3PL locations, shipping partners, our facility in China and support the inventory planning team as needed.

Essential Functions

• Work with 3PL warehouses to coordinate inventory movements and ensure data integrity.
• Data entry of purchase orders, shipments, and item detail into Netsuite ERP system.
• Manage customs documentation for import shipments.
• Manage new product customs classification review.
• Assist in the updating of complex material requirements planning spreadsheets.
• Work with cross-functional departments in relation to inventory and supplier activities.
• Assist members of the inventory planning team.
• Other duties as necessary.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office platforms required.
• Communication Proficiency
• Organization Skills
• Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Commitment to excellence and high standards.
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
4. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
5. Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
6. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
7. Acute attention to detail.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. 2+ years in supply chain role.
2. Knowledge of basic inventory and accounting concepts.
3. Experience using Netsuite.
4. Advanced Excel.
5. Experience with importing goods.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Workplace Arrangement

In-person collaboration is a key aspect of Blue Marble's work culture. This role is designated as a hybrid role, with four days a week expected at corporate headquarters in Ashland, Oregon. This arrangement allows for a balance between in-person collaboration and remote work flexibility.

Blue Marble is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.