Senior Director, Inventory Strategy – Transformation

Softcard (acquired by Google)

. Lead a focused portfolio of high-priority inventory initiatives tied directly to sales, service, and working capital outcomes .

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a focused portfolio of high-priority inventory initiatives tied directly to sales, service, and working capital outcomes
Diagnose root causes of in-stock gaps, excess inventory, and network inefficiencies, and translate insights into actionable solutions
Drive measurable improvements in key metrics such as in-stock %, fill rate, inventory turns, and excess/obsolete inventory
Partner cross-functionally to align priorities and execute against enterprise inventory goals
Address long-tail SKU challenges, intermittent demand patterns, and supplier variability
Partner with Merchandising and Supply Chain to improve supplier performance, including fill rate and lead time reliability
Develop mitigation strategies for supplier constraints, including buffer stock, forward buys, and alternative sourcing approaches
Align inventory strategies with flow optimization and replenishment cadence
Leverage advanced analytics to identify opportunities and improve inventory decision-making
Establish reporting frameworks and diagnostics to monitor inventory health and performance
Standardize processes and improve data integrity across inventory planning and replenishment
Gain a deep understanding of current IP&R processes, systems, and team structure with the goal of leading portions of the business in future state

Requirements

What you’ll need

12–15+ years of experience in inventory planning, replenishment, or supply chain within a complex retail or distribution environment
Proven track record of owning inventory KPIs such as in-stock %, fill rate, inventory turns, and working capital
Experience operating within a high-SKU, multi-echelon environment
Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into business decisions
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders
Experience managing teams and driving operational execution
Experience working with advanced planning systems transformations
MBA or advanced degree highly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

inventory planningreplenishmentsupply chain managementadvanced analyticsdata integrityoperational executionfinancial acumeninventory KPIsmulti-echelon environmentsupplier performance

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-functional collaborationinfluencing stakeholdersanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingcommunicationstrategic thinkingteam managementdecision-makingprocess standardization

Certifications

MBAadvanced degree