Analyst, Inventory Optimization
Forum Brands
IT
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Oct 10, 2025
Lyra is a collective of brands in the Personal Care and Family categories, dedicated to caring for our customers and their loved ones. Our trusted brands are designed with comfort, quality, and transparency first, because we believe everyone should experience care done right.
NOTE: This role is based in NYC. Lyra Collective operates a flexible, hybrid office policy in which employees are expected to be in-person on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
We’re looking for an Inventory Optimization Analyst to own the demand planning and inventory management for our brands! Your job will be to ensure all inventory systems and processes are meeting the needs of the business, and to implement controls around these processes. You will report into the Manager of Sales & Operations Planning.
What you'll do:
- Manage inventory availability and health across our brand portfolio, with a focus on in-stock rate, excess inventory, inventory age, and shrink reduction
- Forecast and manage efficient inbound and outbound inventory flows and health to Amazon, including forecasting and purchasing
- Analyze inventory position and SKU performance to determine inventory liability and exit strategy for unproductive inventory
- Work with internal teams to help drive tools and process improvements that affect inventory management workflow, with emphasis on automating tasks
Requirements
- 1 - 2 years of inventory planning and optimization experience
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets: basic formulas like VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX and MATCH, SUMIFS etc.
- Inventory math: understanding of reorder points, MOC/DOC, Lead Times etc.
- Data Analysis: ability to analyze simple and complex data and drive strategic decision making across the business
Benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401K match
- Paid Family Leave
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Professional development stipend
- Pet insurance discounts
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible hybrid work schedule
- Fully stocked kitchen (snacks, beverages and more!)
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has a seat at the table and the opportunity to excel. We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company and in ecommerce overall, and we’re devoted to hiring and cultivating diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
As an equal opportunity employer, all aspects of employment with Lyra Collective including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. Lyra Collective does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.