Lead advanced inventory planning, demand forecasting, and replenishment strategies to balance in-stock rates, turns, and working capital; align plans with the Retail Director of Operations.
Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and performance standards across multiple shifts/departments; ensure consistent execution, compliance, and safety.
Manage Stock Shift Managers and larger stock teams; hire, onboard, train, and conduct performance management and succession planning to build bench strength.
Own escalated vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, service-level agreements (SLAs), and performance reviews; manage freight optimization, delivery scheduling, and cross-docking to reduce lead times and costs.
Analyze inventory, sales, promotion lift, and market trends to optimize order quantities, product mix, turns, and gross margin; implement advanced forecasting models and maintain accurate perpetual inventory.
Implement comprehensive asset protection programs; lead cycle counting, root-cause analysis for variances, and corrective actions to minimize shrink.
Partner with merchandising, sales, and marketing on promotions, seasonal resets, and launches; ensure allocation accuracy and timely floor replenishment across multiple departments.
Utilize ERP/WMS/RMS platforms (e.g., SAP/Oracle, Blue Yonder/JDA, Manhattan, RMS) for inventory optimization, labor planning, and performance analytics; deliver KPI dashboards and recommendations to senior leadership.
Plan and execute complex annual physical inventories with internal teams and external partners; lead process improvements to drive count accuracy and audit readiness.
Manage stock operations budget (labor, freight, vendor expenses, operational investments); analyze P&L impacts and implement cost-reduction and ROI initiatives while maintaining SLAs and service levels.

Requirements

5+ years combined experience in inventory/stock operations, supply chain, or multi-unit retail logistics.
3+ years in a supervisory/management role leading multi-department or multi-shift stock teams in mid-to-large retail environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management preferred (may count for up to 3 years of the experience requirement).
Proficiency with ERP/WMS/RMS platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Manhattan, Blue Yonder/JDA) and reporting tools (Excel—VLOOKUP, PivotTables; Power BI/Tableau preferred).
Expertise in demand forecasting, replenishment planning, ABC/XYZ analysis, safety stock, and order parameter optimization (MOQ, EOQ, lead-time modeling).
Strong knowledge of loss prevention, audit controls, and inventory accuracy programs (cycle counts, root-cause, corrective action).
APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt a plus.
OSHA safety training (PIT/MHE) and hazardous material handling awareness preferred.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

inventory planningdemand forecastingreplenishment strategiesperformance managementcontract negotiationsfreight optimizationcycle countingroot-cause analysisABC/XYZ analysisorder parameter optimization

Soft skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsperformance managementteam buildingproblem-solvinganalytical skillscollaborationtrainingsuccession planning

Certifications

APICS CPIMAPICS CSCPLean Six Sigma Yellow BeltLean Six Sigma Green BeltOSHA safety traininghazardous material handling awareness