Manager, Inventory Management

Walmart

Inventory Management Manager optimizing Sam’s Club inventory distribution, returns, recalls, and supplier relationships. Managing P&L, compliance, associates, and data-driven supply chain improvements.

Posted 8/22/2026full-timeBentonville • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $70,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, including profit and loss management, forecasting, and budget monitoring. Strong analytical skills and leadership capabilities are essential for optimizing inventory operations and ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards.

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Inventory Management ExpertiseProfit And Loss ManagementData Analysis And ForecastingLeadership And Team DevelopmentCollaboration And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementFinancial AnalysisBudget MonitoringData-Driven Decision MakingForecasting

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Database Applications

Industry Keywords

ComplianceOperational ExcellenceSupplier RelationshipsReturns ManagementEthical Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and oversee inventory management activities aligned with business goals and customer needs
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support inventory plans and initiatives
Manage inventory profit and loss, including analysis, forecasting, and budget monitoring
Supervise and develop associates through hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards
Lead continuous improvement efforts and promote adaptability and learning
Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and optimize inventory operations
Analyze inventory distribution data to ensure products are available at the right locations, quantities, and times
Optimize returns processes, recalls, and supplier agreements
Deliver data-driven insights and operational excellence to senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field and 1 year’s experience in inventory management, accounting, or related area OR 3 years’ experience in inventory management, accounting, or related area
Proven expertise in inventory management
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
Demonstrated leadership experience supervising, mentoring, and developing team members
Ability to manage profit and loss (P&L), forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Commitment to company policies, ethics, compliance, accountability, and operational excellence
Experience managing returns, recalls, and supplier relationships
Experience using Microsoft Database applications is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U company-paid education benefits, including high school completion, bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart