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Grocery Outlet

Director, Inventory Planning

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

The Director of Inventory Planning, Grocery is responsible for managing inventory for the Grocery department across the entire supply chain to maximize sales and profit. This person leads our Grocery ...

Zeta Global

Director, Inventory Curation

New York, NY · On-site +1

$120K - $150K/yr

Create and manage Deal IDs (PMP, PG, curated deals) across SSPs * Ensure accurate implementation of ... Analyze deal and inventory performance to identify trends and optimization opportunities * Use data ...

HVMG

Inventory Management Specialist

Alpharetta, GA

You will report to the Director of Revenue Strategy. * A career as an Inventory Management Specialist can lead to opportunities in various director-level roles within the hospitality industry, such ...

Dufry

Inventory Management Specialist

Seatac, WA

$25.59 - $28.43/hr

The Inventory Management Specialist manages the full procurement cycle and inventory control ... Maintains direct contact with vendors to create and sustain professional relationships while ...

Dufry

Inventory Management Specialist

Seatac, WA · On-site

$25.59 - $28.43/hr

Maintains direct contact with vendors to create and sustain professional relationships while ... The Inventory Management Specialist position as described falls under the Fair Labor Standards Act ...

HVMG

Inventory Management Specialist

You will report to the Director of Revenue Strategy. * A career as an Inventory Management Specialist can lead to opportunities in various director-level roles within the hospitality industry, such ...

HVMG

Inventory Management Specialist

Alpharetta, GA

You will report to the Director of Revenue Strategy. * A career as an Inventory Management Specialist can lead to opportunities in various director-level roles within the hospitality industry, such ...

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A Director of Inventory Management oversees the planning, procurement, and control of inventory to optimize supply chain efficiency and meet customer demand. They develop inventory strategies, analyze stock levels, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to minimize costs while ensuring product availability. Their role requires strong analytical skills, leadership, and the ability to implement inventory management systems to improve accuracy and reduce waste.

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To thrive as a Director Inventory Management, you need expertise in supply chain operations, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field. Proficiency with inventory management systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) and certifications like APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) are highly valuable. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure efficient inventory levels, cost savings, and seamless coordination between departments for business success.

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As a Director Inventory Management, your daily responsibilities often include overseeing inventory planning and replenishment, analyzing inventory metrics, and managing relationships with suppliers and internal teams. You'll lead cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment between supply chain, procurement, and sales, and make strategic decisions to optimize stock levels and reduce excess or obsolete inventory. A significant part of the role also involves mentoring and guiding inventory management teams and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency. This dynamic position requires a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on problem-solving to maintain smooth operations across the organization.
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Director, Inventory Planning

Director, Inventory Planning

Grocery Outlet

Emeryville, CA • On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

Grocery Outlet rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 395 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

75th of 113 rated grocery stores

Job description

About Grocery Outlet:
  • Our Mission: Touching lives for the better
  • Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.
  • Our Values & Behaviors: Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service

About the Team:
Our Planning team's mission is to constantly push the status quo to deliver the best service to our buying team and store operators. Our team is highly intelligent and engaged with the business- allowing us to operate in a fast-paced environment and form cross-functional partnerships. Successful members of our team maximize profitability and productivity within their department and motivate their team and cross functional partners with their energy.
About the Role:
The Director of Inventory Planning, Grocery is responsible for managing inventory for the Grocery department across the entire supply chain to maximize sales and profit. This person leads our Grocery inventory planning team, which works in close collaboration with purchasing across all product categories. Primary day-to-day responsibilities of the team include: managing open-to-buy, maintaining stock levels in the warehouse and stores, allocating product to warehouse and stores, managing promotional inventory, warehouse inventory balancing, forecasting and financial planning, and general category/item analysis. This role oversees all planning team responsibilities and provides strong leadership and mentorship to the Grocery team. This position also is responsible for planning and executing the future strategy of inventory planning in Grocery. This may include changes to processes, structure, systems, and capabilities needed to evolve current practices to support growth of the business. This person will be a thought-leader and strong partner with Purchasing, Strategy, Logistics, Sales and Merchandising, and Marketing to help move the business forward. This person must be very strong analytically, have deep inventory management experience, and be a strategic thinker. This position reports to the Vice President of Planning.
Responsibilities Include:
  • Lead team in decision making for all day-to-day activities including: purchasing quantity decisions, distributions and allocations, inbound warehouse appointments, demand forecasting, replenishment, and reporting and analysis.
  • Oversee department sales, profit, and inventory forecasting in collaboration with purchasing and logistics.
  • Review regular projections/analysis with team for consistency, strategic alignment and thought process.
  • Advise on optimal pricing decisions to support purchasing, distribution and selling strategies.
  • Manage inventory at a more specific and tactical level for certain departments as needed.
  • Execute the allocation of products to stores to maximize sales and profit.
  • Manage and maintain department financial forecasts in conjunction with the open to buy.
  • Conduct ad hoc analysis to understand business opportunities and develop plans to address.
  • Analyze and identify opportunities to improve forecasting, purchasing and allocation methods.
  • Constantly re-adjust key parameters that drive replenishment to improve inventory position and flow.
  • Partner with planning, purchasing, and IT to develop and enhance tools and processes.
  • Respond to store comments and questions and use feedback constructively to improve practices.
  • Develop annual inventory plans from department to warehouse to store levels by closely working with business leaders/cross-functional partners in accordance to financial objectives.
  • Develop and fosters a cohesive team environment with immediate team and cross-functional partners alike.
  • Manage team members by providing guidance, objectives, and support as needed.
  • Oversee training and development of employees directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions.
  • Present analytics and reports to various stakeholders to identify and capture business opportunities.
  • Be a strong partner to Store Operators, Sales & Merchandising, Suppliers and Distribution Centers; communicate clearly and effectively to inform various stakeholders of status and future changes.
  • Visit stores and warehouses as necessary to maintain strong communication and stay on top of opportunities.

About The Pay:
  • Base Salary Range: $145,000 - $165,000 Annually
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Equity
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
  • Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About You:
  • Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in areas including but not limited to the following - Merchandise Planning, Demand Forecasting, Inventory Allocation, Financial Planning, Data Analytics.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail - able to analyze and identify insights from large amounts of data.
  • Strong management and mentorship skills with the ability to set clear objectives for a team.
  • Creative and strategic thinker that is always pushing status quo in an effort to improve.
  • Excellent logical thinking and problem solving skills; can easily diagnose and solve an ambiguous situation or problem.
  • Able to build constructive and effective relations ships with a broad, diverse group of business partners.
  • Strong understanding of general business financial metrics as well as retail specific metrics and math (e.g., discounts, margin).
  • Strong communication skills, customer service, organization and attention to detail.
  • Expert knowledge and use of Excel and BI platforms; proficient in other MS Office applications and AS400.
  • Possesses the "roll-up-your sleeves" attitude and strong personal ownership of work needed to be successful in a flat, entrepreneurial organization.
  • Able to write and present information effectively.
  • Bachelor's Degree.

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