Inventory Manager (Supply Chain)

About the company

Luckin Coffee is a technology-led retail coffee brand focused on delivering high-quality, affordable, and convenient coffee and other products. Its mission is to become a part of everyday life, beginning with coffee.

The business operates through an online-offline model supported by mobile and store networks. Its app and third-party platform presence cover the full customer journey and create a fully cashierless experience, improving customer convenience, operational efficiency, and ongoing customer engagement.

Role overview

The Inventory Manager will oversee supply chain inventory planning and control, with responsibility for forecasting, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, logistics coordination, and cost management. The role also involves cross-functional coordination to support product launches and maintain compliance and service standards.

Key responsibilities

• Build long-term demand forecasts, raise and confirm purchase orders for raw materials and equipment, and keep inventory at healthy levels.
• Create and improve inventory control standards while reducing operating and logistics expenses.
• Track inventory quality, quantity, cost, turnover, and shelf life to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with marketing, product, and operations teams to help execute supply chain activities for new product launches.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and manage import, export, and warehousing activities.
• Monitor shipping timelines and freight pricing to maintain efficient, reliable, and cost-effective transportation of goods.
• Partner with third-party logistics providers for warehousing and fulfillment, and take ownership of warehousing and distribution cost performance.
• Oversee reverse logistics and keep improving the cost and efficiency of warehousing and distribution processes.
• Handle additional tasks assigned by supervisors as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional background in the chain catering, chain coffee, or chain beverage sector.
• At least 5 years of inventory management experience in chain catering, including direct responsibility for controlling warehousing and distribution costs.
• Fluent bilingual ability in Chinese and English, both written and spoken, is required as the working language.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-moving environment and manage several priorities at once.

Additional information

This is a full-time onsite role based in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

No salary or stipend amount was provided.