Manager, Inventory Management

US Foods

Inventory Manager leads inventory management and procurement strategies for CHEF’STORE. Collaborating cross-functionally to enhance category performance and operational efficiency.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRosemont • Illinois, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in demand forecasting, inventory management, and logistics, with a strong focus on optimizing processes and leading teams to achieve performance objectives. Proven ability to maintain vendor relationships and align inventory strategies with business needs.

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Demand ForecastingInventory ManagementLogistics OptimizationTeam LeadershipMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Demand PlanningInventory PlanningTransportation Cost OptimizationProcess ImprovementForecasting in Perishable Categories

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentVendor Relationship ManagementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainFoodserviceMerchandisingStore Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee demand forecasting and inventory planning, ensuring accuracy by incorporating product movement, seasonality, and promotional activity.
Optimize transportation costs through strategic order sizing, load consolidation, and delivery scheduling aligned with network capacity and routing constraints.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Inventory Management Analysts to achieve business and performance objectives.
Maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve service issues such as delays, shortages, and quality concerns.
Partner with Merchandising, Store Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to align inventory plans with business needs and market dynamics.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in purchasing, demand planning, inventory management, logistics, supply chain, or other relevant experience required.
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience with forecasting and inventory management in perishable and/or foodservice categories.
Demonstrated success leading teams and driving process improvements.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
pre-tax spending accounts
retirement benefits
paid time off
short-term and long-term disability
employee stock purchase plan
life insurance