Supply Chain Analyst

About Branch Branch is shaking up the $46B office furniture industry to create an office experience for the 21st century: easy, affordable and flexible so you can sit down (or stand) and get to work. Office furniture hasn't changed in a while--about 85 years, in fact. That's the average age of the top twenty-five office furniture companies in America. None of them were born after the Internet. Branch makes beautiful and supportive work products for enterprises and home offices, too. Our mission extends beyond furniture into health, productivity and more. We're based in NYC and backed by the investors behind household brands like Quip, Caraway and Peloton. Our founders arrive with experience in partnerships, real estate acquisitions and venture building at leading real estate companies like Oxford Properties, SL Green and Redfin. We’re an ambitious group of problem solvers innovating across software, design and logistics, and we’re looking for entrepreneurial teammates who like a challenge. The Role We’re looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Supply Chain Analyst to own end-to-end inventory management across all sales channels. This role sits at the intersection of Forecasting, Production, Product Development, and Customer Experience, ensuring we have the right inventory, in the right place, at the right time. You will be responsible for maintaining critical inventory reporting, proactively identifying risk, managing inventory flow, and communicating clearly across teams. This is a high-visibility role that directly impacts revenue, margin, and customer satisfaction. This is a 12-month contract role covering maternity leave, with potential opportunity for extension based on business needs. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is deeply analytical and systems-oriented. You are extremely comfortable working in Excel and Google Sheets, confident manipulating large datasets, and capable of building clean, scalable reporting. You think in SKUs, lead times, and days of supply. You don’t wait for someone to tell you there’s a problem, you spot it first. You’re comfortable communicating risk early, partnering cross-functionally, and working through ambiguity. Experience in inventory-heavy businesses, ideally furniture or durable goods, is a strong plus. You are equal parts technical and operational. You can build the report, interpret the insight, and explain the impact clearly to stakeholders. Day To Day Monitor inventory levels and velocity trends to proactively identify risk Translate inventory data into clear insights and recommendations for cross-functional partners Place purchase orders with vendors, including MOQ, optimization, and containerization considerations Reconcile discrepancies between planned and ordered inventory and coordinate resolution Manage channel allocation and inventory positioning to protect availability and revenue Manage inventory distribution and warehouse allocation to streamline parcel zones Support inventory transfers and rebalancing decisions across warehouse locations Support new product launches and SKU transitions by ensuring accurate inventory planning and system updates Monitor lead times, shipment ETAs, and potential delays, escalating risk when needed Collaborate with Fulfillment, Customer Service, and Sales teams to ensure accurate inventory messaging and delivery expectations Build working prototypes for team workflow automations to streamline day-to-day functions Contribute data and analysis to recurring planning cycles, executive updates, and other ad hoc initiatives Continuously stress-test and iterate on automations, reporting, controls, and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy and reduce manual work What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in one of the following (or related field): Business (with a focus in Operations, Analytics, or Finance) Supply Chain Management Operations Management Data Science or Analytics Strong proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets Comfortable with complex formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, and scenario analysis Familiarity with Claude cowork and other AI workflow tools Familiarity with SKU-level inventory planning and replenishment logic High attention to detail and ability to reconcile discrepancies across systems Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple cross-functional stakeholders Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Experience working with ERP or inventory systems Bonus Points Experience in furniture, durable goods, or multi-warehouse distribution environments Experience working with Purchase Orders, inbound shipments, and lead time management Working knowledge of SQL and BI tools such as Looker, Tableau, or similar Experience supporting DTC, Amazon, Enterprise, or Wholesale channels Exposure to S&OP processes or demand planning frameworks Experience managing inventory across multiple countries (US/Canada, multi-DCs)