Inventory Planning Manager

Cure is a venture-backed hydration brand based in New York City, offering the only premium hydration solution with a science-backed formula, plant-based ingredients, zero added sugar, and four times the electrolytes of leading sports drinks. Inspired by the World Health Organization's Oral Rehydration Solution formula, Cure is clinically proven to hydrate as effectively as an IV drip. Unlike other ORS products, Cure’s ingredients are non-GMO, sustainably sourced, and free from added sugar.

Crafted with coconut water and pink Himalayan salt, Cure delivers everything your body needs for optimal hydration—without the unnecessary extras.

All Cure products are Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Gluten-Free, Kosher, and FSA/HSA Eligible. Backed by a medical advisory board that includes renowned experts like Dr. Roshini Raj, Dr. Dana Cohen, Brooke Alpert, and 60+ medical professionals, Cure has quickly made its mark. In just over five years, Cure has expanded to over 21,000 retail stores nationwide, including CVS, Walgreens, Albertsons, Kroger, Whole Foods and Sprouts.

The brand has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for three consecutive years and is proudly B Corp Certified.

Cure’s investors include Lerer Hippeau, Santatera, Rocana Ventures, Silas Capital, Litani Ventures, Joyance Partners, Parallel Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Simple Food Ventures, and notable individuals like Peter Rahal (Co-Founder of RXBAR), Sam McBride (Former COO of RXBAR), Carly Strife (Founder of BARK), Kathleen King (Founder of Tate’s), Philip Krim (Former CEO at Casper), Nick Green (CEO at Thrive Market), Nas, Andy Roddick, and more.

About the Job:

At Cure Hydration, we’re obsessed with helping our customers and employees thrive.

As our Inventory Planning Manager, you will report to Cure’s Director of Inventory Planning & Procurement and will be responsible for managing the supply and demand models for all business channels. You will manage movement of inventory through our various warehouse locations, and you will work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Accounting to support business initiatives and provide accurate reporting. Additionally, you will support managing supplier orders and production schedules.

Your strong analytical skills will support the team to make data driven decisions and your process oriented mindset will help to maintain structure within the Operations team and across the business.

Supply & Demand Planning

• Manage short and long-term supply and demand models that maintain service level requirements for our customers and meet internal KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure forecast and demand inputs are up to date and accurate. Translate business forecasts and timelines into an executable demand plan.
• Present supply and demand recommendations, drive timely decisions, and ensure clear and concise communication to all stakeholders, based on demand planning scenarios, business forecasts and product launches.
• Communicate and coordinate with Sales, Operations and Marketing teams to discuss planned product promotions in order to produce more accurate forecasts.
• Manage inventory movement across 3PL warehouses and Amazon FBA distribution centers, proactively submitting inventory transfer requests in partnership with Logistics to prevent stock outs and maintain service levels.
• Manage weekly and monthly KPI reporting, including in-stock rate, inventory turn, and gross margin.
• Partner with Finance to ensure inventory on hand and cost of goods sold accounts are accurate for month end financial reporting.
• Conduct weekly inventory audits across all channels and proactively communicate low inventory and stock risks to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Finance, Director of Sales and Director of Operations on opportunities to improve margin and profitability.
• Inventory control support, including validating and tracking inventory by lot code/expiration date and reconciling kit builds / donations / damages / quarantined inventory.
• Ad-hoc analytical and project support as needed.

• Partner with R&D and Marketing teams to seamlessly transition…