Manager Inventory & Product Management is responsible for leading inventory processes and supporting product management initiatives across retail stores. This role focuses on optimizing inventory flow, improving operational processes, and driving efficiencies in areas such as annual inventory, cycle counting, stock accuracy, merchandising, planograms, and store returns. The position partners cross-functionally to implement system and process improvements that reduce costs, enhance service levels, and streamline store operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Lead and develop a team responsible for executing inventory and product management initiatives across stores.
Manage and optimize inventory processes including annual inventory, cycle counts, stock checks, merchandising standards, planograms, and store returns.
Serve as a subject matter expert on inventory systems, processes, and operational workflows to identify and implement improvements.
Drive process redesign and system enhancements to improve inventory accuracy, reduce administrative burden, and increase operational efficiency.
Partner with Inventory Control, and Distribution Center Operations and other teams to align on inventory strategies and execution.
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and improved store performance.
Lead projects aimed at improving inventory flow, system utilization, and overall store productivity.
Utilize data and systems (e.g., Zebra technologies, SQL, Microsoft tools) to analyze performance and support decision-making.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and cost management.
Provide guidance, coaching, and development to team members.
SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
High School Diploma or GED.
Strong knowledge of inventory management and supply chain processes.
Experience working with inventory systems and operational workflows.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Experience using SQL or similar data tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive process improvements.
Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
DESIRED
Experience with O'Reilly store operations or similar retail environment.
Experience with Zebra inventory systems or similar technologies.
Background in large-scale process improvement or operational transformation initiatives.
O'Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O'Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.
Total Compensation Package:
Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
Opportunities for Career Growth
O'Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.
Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.
It started with a father and son - Charles Francis "C.F." and Charles H. "Chub" O’Reilly. Together they had the courage and confidence to venture out on their own. Along with 11 others who shared the same desire to offer great customer service and auto parts availability, the doors of O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. opened on December 2, 1957.
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