The Manager of Inventory Optimization is responsible for enabling Graco's annual inventory goal by minimizing the inventory required to deliver desired service levels due to the execution of a global ...
The Manager of Inventory Optimization is responsible for enabling Graco's annual inventory goal by minimizing the inventory required to deliver desired service levels due to the execution of a global ...
The Manager of Inventory Optimization is responsible for enabling Graco's annual inventory goal by minimizing the inventory required to deliver desired service levels due to the execution of a global ...
The Manager of Inventory Optimization is responsible for enabling Graco's annual inventory goal by minimizing the inventory required to deliver desired service levels due to the execution of a global ...
Inventory Optimization Analyst II
Richardson, TX · On-site
$70K - $92K/yr
Thorough knowledge of inventory optimization principles, methodologies, and industry best practices. * Expert understanding of Supply Chain Management principles. * Ability to apply appropriate ...
Inventory Optimization Analyst II
Richardson, TX · On-site
$70K - $92K/yr
Thorough knowledge of inventory optimization principles, methodologies, and industry best practices. * Expert understanding of Supply Chain Management principles. * Ability to apply appropriate ...
Inventory Optimization Analyst II
Richardson, TX · On-site
$70K - $92K/yr
Thorough knowledge of inventory optimization principles, methodologies, and industry best practices. * Expert understanding of Supply Chain Management principles. * Ability to apply appropriate ...
Inventory Optimization Analyst II
Richardson, TX · On-site
$70K - $92K/yr
Thorough knowledge of inventory optimization principles, methodologies, and industry best practices. * Expert understanding of Supply Chain Management principles. * Ability to apply appropriate ...
Sales Executive - Inventory Optimization Locations open to: Jacksonville, FL · Denver, Colorado · Remote (US) We exist to transform our customers and change lives. About This Role As the Sales ...
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Sales Executive - Inventory Optimization Locations open to: Jacksonville, FL · Denver, Colorado · Remote (US) We exist to transform our customers and change lives. About This Role As the Sales ...
Sales Executive - Inventory Optimization Locations open to: Jacksonville, FL · Denver, Colorado · Remote (US) We exist to transform our customers and change lives. About This Role As the Sales ...
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Inventory Optimization Associate- AM
Thief River Falls, MN · On-site
$24/hr
The Inventory Optimization Associate helps optimize and manage space for current inventory. This role will maintain inventory space with responsibilities for buildings, trays, shelves, and reserve ...
Inventory Optimization Associate- AM
Thief River Falls, MN · On-site
$24/hr
The Inventory Optimization Associate helps optimize and manage space for current inventory. This role will maintain inventory space with responsibilities for buildings, trays, shelves, and reserve ...
The Inventory Optimization Associate helps optimize and manage space for current inventory. This role will maintain inventory space with responsibilities for buildings, trays, shelves, and reserve ...
The Inventory Optimization Associate helps optimize and manage space for current inventory. This role will maintain inventory space with responsibilities for buildings, trays, shelves, and reserve ...
Inventory Optimization Associate- AM
Thief River Falls, MN · On-site
$24/hr
The Inventory Optimization Associate helps optimize and manage space for current inventory. This role will maintain inventory space with responsibilities for buildings, trays, shelves, and reserve ...
Inventory Optimization Associate- AM
Thief River Falls, MN · On-site
$24/hr
The Inventory Optimization Associate helps optimize and manage space for current inventory. This role will maintain inventory space with responsibilities for buildings, trays, shelves, and reserve ...
As the Senior Manager of Inventory Optimization, you will play a pivotal role in driving efficient inventory management strategies while overseeing a team of Inventory Control Analysts. This player ...
As the Senior Manager of Inventory Optimization, you will play a pivotal role in driving efficient inventory management strategies while overseeing a team of Inventory Control Analysts. This player ...
Sr Principal Inventory Optimization
Milford, MA · On-site +1
As the Inventory PMO, you will be responsible for coordinating and driving the end-to-end inventory optimization for Waters. This will be a global initiative across the entire value chain ...
Sr Principal Inventory Optimization
Milford, MA · On-site +1
As the Inventory PMO, you will be responsible for coordinating and driving the end-to-end inventory optimization for Waters. This will be a global initiative across the entire value chain ...
Sr Principal Inventory Optimization
Milford, MA · On-site +1
As the Inventory PMO, you will be responsible for coordinating and driving the end-to-end inventory optimization for Waters. This will be a global initiative across the entire value chain ...
Sr Principal Inventory Optimization
Milford, MA · On-site +1
As the Inventory PMO, you will be responsible for coordinating and driving the end-to-end inventory optimization for Waters. This will be a global initiative across the entire value chain ...
As the Senior Manager of Inventory Optimization, you will play a pivotal role in driving efficient inventory management strategies while overseeing a team of Inventory Control Analysts. This player ...
As the Senior Manager of Inventory Optimization, you will play a pivotal role in driving efficient inventory management strategies while overseeing a team of Inventory Control Analysts. This player ...
As the Inventory PMO, you will be responsible for coordinating and driving the end-to-end inventory optimization for Waters. This will be a global initiative across the entire value chain ...
As the Inventory PMO, you will be responsible for coordinating and driving the end-to-end inventory optimization for Waters. This will be a global initiative across the entire value chain ...
Sr Principal Inventory Optimization
New Castle, DE · On-site +1
As the Inventory PMO, you will be responsible for coordinating and driving the end-to-end inventory optimization for Waters. This will be a global initiative across the entire value chain ...
Sr Principal Inventory Optimization
New Castle, DE · On-site +1
As the Inventory PMO, you will be responsible for coordinating and driving the end-to-end inventory optimization for Waters. This will be a global initiative across the entire value chain ...
As the Senior Manager of Inventory Optimization, you will play a pivotal role in driving efficient inventory management strategies while overseeing a team of Inventory Control Analysts. This player ...
As the Senior Manager of Inventory Optimization, you will play a pivotal role in driving efficient inventory management strategies while overseeing a team of Inventory Control Analysts. This player ...
As the Senior Manager of Inventory Optimization, you will play a pivotal role in driving efficient inventory management strategies while overseeing a team of Inventory Control Analysts. This player ...
As the Senior Manager of Inventory Optimization, you will play a pivotal role in driving efficient inventory management strategies while overseeing a team of Inventory Control Analysts. This player ...
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How much do inventory optimization jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for inventory optimization in the United States is $16.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is inventory optimization?
Inventory optimization is the process of ensuring that a business has the right amount of inventory at the right locations and at the right time to meet customer demand while minimizing costs such as storage, handling, and obsolescence. It involves analyzing data, forecasting demand, and using tools or software to balance inventory levels without overstocking or running out of products. Effective inventory optimization helps companies improve profitability, enhance customer satisfaction, and respond more flexibly to changes in the market.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in inventory optimization?
To succeed in Inventory Optimization, you need strong analytical skills, a background in supply chain management or logistics, and often a relevant degree such as in business, engineering, or operations. Familiarity with inventory management software like SAP, Oracle, or specialized optimization tools, as well as certifications such as APICS CPIM, are typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail help professionals coordinate effectively across departments and adapt to changing demand. These skills ensure efficient stock levels, cost savings, and improved supply chain performance for the organization.
How does an inventory optimization specialist typically collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient stock management?
Inventory Optimization specialists frequently work alongside procurement, sales, and logistics teams to align inventory levels with current demand and supply chain capabilities. They use data-driven insights to advise on purchasing decisions, forecast inventory needs, and identify opportunities for process improvements. Regular cross-functional meetings and clear communication are essential to minimize stockouts or overstock situations, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and customer needs are met. Collaboration often involves using shared inventory management software and participating in strategy sessions to refine inventory policies.
What is the difference between Inventory Optimization vs Inventory Analyst?
| Aspect | Inventory Optimization | Inventory Analyst |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Improving inventory levels and supply chain efficiency through strategic planning | Analyzing inventory data to monitor stock levels and trends |
| Required Skills | Data analysis, supply chain knowledge, forecasting | Data analysis, reporting, inventory management systems |
| Work Environment | Supply chain, logistics, operations teams | Inventory management, procurement, logistics teams |
| Certifications | Supply chain certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP) | Inventory management certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM) |
Inventory Optimization focuses on strategic planning to enhance overall inventory levels and supply chain efficiency, while Inventory Analysts primarily analyze data to monitor and report on inventory status. Both roles require analytical skills and supply chain knowledge but differ in scope and objectives.
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Posted 27 days ago
Graco rating
8.5
Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
84th of 494 rated machine equipment manufacturers
Job description
Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.
The Manager of Inventory Optimization is responsible for enabling Graco's annual inventory goal by minimizing the inventory required to deliver desired service levels due to the execution of a global inventory optimization strategy, effective data analysis, and proactive efforts to collaboratively address the causes of excess and insufficient inventory across functions. The individual in the position will define and monitor key performance indicators and leverage the Materials COE team to partner with site and centralized Materials, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics and Customer Service, and business teams address root cause issues that are driving excess and insufficient inventory across Graco.
What You Will Do at Graco:
Data Management & Analytics Strategy
Inventory Control Management
Materials Product Lifecycle Management:
Team Leadership and Financial Management:
What You Will Bring to Graco:
Accelerators:
#LI-Hybrid
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).
At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco's culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.
Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.
$98,300.00 - $172,000.00
The Manager of Inventory Optimization is responsible for enabling Graco's annual inventory goal by minimizing the inventory required to deliver desired service levels due to the execution of a global inventory optimization strategy, effective data analysis, and proactive efforts to collaboratively address the causes of excess and insufficient inventory across functions. The individual in the position will define and monitor key performance indicators and leverage the Materials COE team to partner with site and centralized Materials, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics and Customer Service, and business teams address root cause issues that are driving excess and insufficient inventory across Graco.
What You Will Do at Graco:
Data Management & Analytics Strategy
- Develop and drive the vision and execution of the Materials Inventory optimization strategy and governance, including using scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to analyze data to enable efficient monitoring and improvement of manufacturing and materials performance
- Collect, analyze, and interpret inventory data to identify trends, patterns and areas for improvement
- Enable problem solving and decision-making through predictive analytics
- Develop and implement automation strategies to create efficiency and improved data and analytics quality
- Establish, maintain and monitor key leading and lagging metrics and provide appropriate reporting to leadership
- Partner with the IT team to align data architecture, security and data storage
Inventory Control Management
- Lead a team of analysts to monitor inventory and other core metrics (e.g., service levels, delivery schedule adherence and attainment)
- Identify opportunities to improve and make prioritized (i.e., financially important and customer critical) recommendations for action, including execution and financial roadmap
- Lead collaborative, cross-functional improvement initiatives to address the input variables leading to poor performance
- Effectively manage and influence trade-offs between functions to minimize sub-optimization of overall system performance
- Lead initiatives to meet Graco's global annual inventory goals
Materials Product Lifecycle Management:
- Lead a team of planners who actively participate in New Product Introduction to balance inventory risk with reward
- Monitor NPI forecast bias and ensure it is incorporated into cross-functional negotiations on supplier location, MOQs, forecasting to control S&O exposure during new product launches
- Partner with Sourcing and Manufacturing to revisit planning data attributes set up during product launches once forecast attainment is understood to capture improvement opportunities
- Monitor product end-of-life to ensure superseded product availability until production volumes are achieved while minimizing stranded inventory and S&O
- Address complex S&O situations in partnership with Finance and the business
Team Leadership and Financial Management:
- Lead, mentor, manage and hire an Inventory Optimization team ensuring alignment with organizational goals and promoting a culture of excellence.
- Partner across the Materials Management Center of Excellence as well as with site-based Materials teams to provide leadership in identifying and addressing opportunities
- Drive team performance by setting clear goals, providing ongoing feedback, and facilitating professional growth opportunities.
- Establish, manage, and be accountable for the annual Inventory, Data, and Analytics budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and alignment with organizational strategic objectives
What You Will Bring to Graco:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Data Science, Mathematics, or Statistics
- 7+ years of experience working in the manufacturing industry with at least 5 years in manufacturing materials management
- Excellent leadership skills; 4+ years of team leadership experience preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Proficiency in Oracle ERP
- Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team environment.
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and achieving results
- Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in materials management
- APICS certification
Accelerators:
- MBA or Master's degree preferred
- GAINS proficiency preferred
- Global materials leadership
- Manufacturing leadership
#LI-Hybrid
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).
At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco's culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.
Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.
$98,300.00 - $172,000.00