The Senior Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the companys inventory planning processes, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet customer demand while minimizing carrying costs. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, forecasting methodologies, and inventory management best practices. The Manager will lead a team, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive continuous improvement in inventory efficiency and accuracy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement inventory planning strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with overall business objectives and financial targets. • Collaborate with Sales, Merchandising, Finance, and Operations teams to establish accurate demand forecasts. • Monitor key inventory performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover, forecast accuracy, service levels, and unproductive inventory with reporting on performance to senior leadership. • Lead, mentor, and develop the Inventory Planners and Analysts by fostering a high-performance, analytical, and collaborative culture. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in forecasting techniques, planning tools, and inventory processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Advanced knowledge of Forecasting and Fulfillment software as well as other various software applications, including Microsoft and Google. • Extensive knowledge with Supply Chain processes and solutions which are global in nature, integrated with other process areas, scalable, flexible and follows industry best practices. • Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities, utilizing a systematic approach to problem-solving and decision-making through meticulous examination of information and evaluation of diverse alternatives. • Possesses excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including strong listening abilities and business acumen. • Ability to establish priorities, work independently, proceed with objectives with little or no supervision, and meet deadlines. • Ability to deal with a variety of changing situations under stress.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management or a business-related field • Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience in inventory planning, forecasting, or supply chain management, with at least 2-5 years in a leadership role • Extensive knowledge and experience with Forecasting and Fulfillment software • Must be willing to travel for Company related functions as needed - requirements may vary • Must be able to work in person at the Orgill Corporate Office