The Director, Planning and Replenishment is the business process owner for planning and replenishment of centrally ordered trade merchandise ($10B scope growing to $16B) of several merchandise departments. Responsibilities include: Building & executing planning and replenishment strategies, development & maintenance of SKU demand profiles, demand forecasting & managing to target inventory levels, ordering & tracking, balancing of stock across stores and DCs, specification & implementation of new inventory mgmt and replenishment systems, and analysis & reporting. Overall responsibility is to assure delivery of the right product to the right place at the right time using consistent, repeatable processes to optimize inventory position while meeting customer demand. Key metrics & deliverables include improving in-stock, driving inventory turns, and improving forecasting accuracy. The position is responsible for very large-scale projects that span across numerous business areas. Duties include project planning & execution, fiscal mgmt/ROI, process improvements, people development, team building, motivation, and living & instilling our values.
Key Responsibilities:30% Build strong relationships with business partners and actively support cross-functional initiatives to drive improved overall business performance20% Strategy Development/Planning Partner with functional and operating leadership to drive overall business specific strategies. Key strategic themes focus on delivering consistent, repeatable processes to optimize inventory position, profit enhancement and operating effectiveness. 15% Develop and support technology development/solutions for process improvement20% Effectively execute all inventory management activities using metrics to track and improve performance15% Coach and develop team of direct reports
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:Vice President - Inventory Planning and ReplenishmentAccountable for the management of a department or functional group through subordinate supervisors/managers and for all personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.
Travel Requirements:Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Minimum Qualifications:Must be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:BA/BS degree preferredPrevious retail experience in inventory mgmtUnderstanding of inventory mgmt principlesAPICS Certified
Minimum Education:The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:7
Preferred Years of Work Experience:No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:None
Preferred Leadership Experience:None
Certifications:None
Competencies:Ability to build strong relationships and effectively contribute on cross-functional teams. Strong Influence skills and ability to persuade others through multiple communication methods.Strong presentation and communication skillsSound business and financial acumen; understands the meaning and implications of key financial indicators; uses analysis to create and evaluate strategic options and opportunities.Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to implement against a wide variety of challenges.