Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
Licensing & Inventory Specialist
About RUDIS
At RUDIS, we are more than a wrestling brandwe are a movement built on discipline, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Our mission is to empower athletes and teams to achieve greatness through performance-driven footwear, apparel, and culture. Every role at RUDIS plays a part in building a brand rooted in the values of wrestling : hard work, humility, and grit.
Role Profile
Position Summary
RUDIS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Licensing & Inventory Specialist to join our team. This role plays a key part in optimizing inventory levels, ensuring product availability, supporting demand planning, and managing all licensing processes to ensure compliance with industry regulations and company standards.
Location : Marysville, OH (Onsite)
Employment Type : Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Demand Planning & Inventory Management
Demand Forecasting
- Partner with internal teams to gather data for accurate demand forecasting.
- Use forecasting tools and methodologies to analyze historical sales and market trends
Inventory Management
Maintain optimal inventory levels to support e-commerce, wholesale, and event needs.Work with Procurement to ensure timely and accurate inventory replenishment.Data Analysis & Reporting
Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and fluctuations in demand.Generate reports and provide insights to support decision-making.Must be highly proficient in Excel and comfortable with data manipulation and reporting.Cross-Functional Collaboration
Communicate effectively with Design, Merchandising, Purchasing / Supply Chain, E-Commerce, Finance, and Product teams.Align on product launches, deadlines, demand factors, and inventory constraints.Engage regularly with supply chain partners to ensure clear communication on forecasts, production timelines, and inventory needs.Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve demand planning and licensing processes.Support implementation of best practices that protect and enhance brand integrityLicensing Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end licensing processes, including applications, submissions, tracking, production samples, and documentation.Partner with regulatory agencies to ensure timely and accurate processing of all licenses.Renewals & Compliance
Monitor license expiration dates and proactively initiate renewals.Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements and partner with Supply Chain to ensure compliance.Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in the licensing database.Provide regular licensing status updates to internal stakeholders.Communication & Coordination
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external agencies on licensing matters.Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory teams to resolve licensing-related issues.Requirements & Qualifications
Education / Experience : Bachelors degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, or related field.Technical Skills :Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Highly detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.Strong organizational skills and understanding of brand standards.Core Competencies :Demonstrates RUDIS values of grit, humility, and discipline.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.Adaptability and ability to thrive in a high-performance environment.