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Senior Associate, Inventory Planning

Hanover MD

About Misfits Market:

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices. In 2022, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in-house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon-efficient grocery delivery models on the market. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food.

As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of

Prioritizing our Customers                             

Doing more with less

Thinking Differently         

Respecting one another                             

Moving deliberately and quickly                   

Taking initiative and delivering 

About The Role:

We’re seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Inventory Planning, Senior Associate (Produce) to support real-time procurement needs within our fulfillment center. Sitting at the intersection of operations and merchandising, this role plays a key part in identifying inventory gaps, sourcing fresh produce locally to fill shortages, and ensuring production continuity. As an extension of our national produce procurement team, you’ll serve as the on-the-ground expert—solving supply issues as they arise, reducing waste, and supporting box completeness.

In addition to fast-paced local buying, you’ll support broader inventory management through purchase order execution, vendor communication, and performance tracking. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a fulfillment center or produce experience looking to grow into sourcing, supply chain, and merchandising.

This role will report directly to the Senior Inventory Planner within the Produce team and report through the Merchandising organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor daily production and staging lines to identify produce shorts, quality issues, or fulfillment gaps in real time.
  • Source and purchase fresh produce locally, balancing speed, pack specifications, quality standards, and cost.
  • Serve as real-time procurement support to the national produce team by resolving unexpected disruptions with urgency and accuracy.
  • Execute inventory updates, generate purchase orders, and maintain accurate purchasing documentation.
  • Track and analyze local supplier activity and performance, including fill rate, pricing, on-time delivery, and order accuracy.
  • Collaborate closely with inventory control, quality assurance, and operations teams to troubleshoot inventory issues and ensure fulfillment accuracy.
  • Support inventory planners by running reports and assisting with future demand forecasting and replenishment planning.
  • Provide insight and feedback to national procurement on recurring shorts, quality issues, and potential sourcing improvements.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • 1–2 years experience in fulfillment center operations, procurement, or inventory management—preferably with exposure to fresh produce.
  • Working knowledge of fresh produce handling, quality control, or staging processes.
  • Strong interest in produce sourcing, supply chain strategy, or merchandising.
  • Clear, confident decision-making in fast-paced environments; able to prioritize and adapt quickly.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working cross-functionally across ops, inventory, and procurement teams.
  • Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel; familiarity with procurement or inventory management systems is a plus.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and documentation.

Details of Position & Benefits:

  • Schedule: 6am - 3pm in our Hanover facility
  • Salary range: $68,000 - $75,000 per year
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) 
  • Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments
  • Life insurance
  • Paid vacation time
  • Paid holidays 
  • Paid sick days
  • Commuter benefits

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