Summary of Position
The Manager of Inventory Management will hold a key leadership role in the day to day management of the timely flow of merchandise through the distribution network and to stores for their assigned area.  In addition to helping develop plans and strategies to maximize the sales and inventory turn, the Manger will have direct responsibility over a team of Inventory Analysts.  The Manager will train, develop, and mentor team members as necessary and supervise the on boarding process for all new hires to the Inventory Management department.  As a primary component in the success of the Merchandising division, the Manager of Inventory Management will be participating in many cross functional teams to further develop the strategic initiatives of the organization.
 
Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a team of Allocation & Replenishment Inventory AnalystsOversee and coordinate the flow of Inventory through the distribution centersProvide analysis to identify business opportunities and solutions to improve the flow of merchandise to storesPartner with category merchants and directors to develop seasonal allocation and event planning strategiesOversee Relex sales and receipt forecast projections while maintaining store and DC instock and service level goalsMaintain balanced inventory levels in all DC and retail locations while improving flow through each locationWork with the field to respond to merchandise concerns and work with the appropriate Store Support Center associate/department to address issuesMinimum Requirements/Qualifications3 plus years’ experience in Merchandise Allocation and ReplenishmentStrong analytical and decision making skillsDemonstrate a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting multiple goals and deadlinesAbility to work cooperatively and contribute to a high performing team environment.Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsExperience and competency with spreadsheet, word processing, and email software functionalityBachelor’s degree in a related field Desired QualificationsExperience with JDA retail enterprise allocation and replenishment softwareSupervisory experienceOther significant retail or operations experience