In this role, You will influence internal and external stakeholders and leadership to buy in to your strategic direction, build a buying and sourcing strategy for a new category while ensuring flawless execution and continuously analyzing key metrics to drive improvements for your business.

Key job responsibilities

Inventory Management

- Lead daily inventory health metrics and accuracy

- Drive strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce excess/aged inventory

- Implement and maintain inventory control processes

- Monitor shrinkage and damage rates

Data Analysis & Forecasting

- Analyze historical data to predict future inventory needs

- Create demand forecasts and recommend order quantities

- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)

- Identify trends and opportunities for improvement

Cross-functional Leadership

- Partner with operations, transportation, and procurement teams

- Drive alignment between planning and execution teams

- Escalate and resolve inventory-related issues across networks

- Lead projects to improve instock performance

Process Improvement

- Develop and implement standard operating procedures

- Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies

- Lead continuous improvement initiatives

- Train and coach team members on inventory management best practices

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience

- 5+ years of with Excel experience

- Bachelor's degree

- Experience working with complex data sets

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control

- Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma

- Experience with SQL

Desired Candidate Profile