Inventory Management Manager

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. Own inventory strategy and decision-making across assigned SKU categories .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management and supply chain operations, with a strong focus on inventory strategy, demand forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to analyze stock turnover and implement effective replenishment strategies to optimize inventory health.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inventory Strategy OwnershipDemand ForecastingERP Systems ProficiencyCross-Functional CoordinationP&L Management

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementReorder PointsSafety StockMTO/MTS SwitchingSKU Lifecycle ManagementData AnalysisStock Turnover AnalysisDead Stock ReductionWorking Capital ImprovementFill Rate Performance

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationInfluential LeadershipIndependent WorkAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ExcelGoogle SheetsSAP

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainCategory ManagementIndustrial DistributionB2B ManufacturingMechanical Components

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own inventory strategy and decision-making across assigned SKU categories
Define replenishment parameters and govern reorder points
Monitor excess inventory and determine MTO-to-Stock and Stock-to-MTO transitions
Run the new SKU selection tool and apply Pre-Entry Scoring Gate guidelines
Own the internal stocking request workflow, including Product Information Sheets, approval requests, and receipt tracking
Analyze stock turnover and own the replenishment order list
Enforce the no-replenishment-without-demand rule
Lead the Monthly Inventory Health Review
Lead dead stock and excess reduction programs through promotion, fire sale/bundling, and physical disposal
Coordinate internal stakeholders and external vendors
Align inventory actions with the Distribution Curation & Value Selling Strategy
Contribute inventory-health data and recommendations to the Product Curation Council
Lead supplier-facing inventory coordination, including MOQ renegotiation, return/rotation agreements, and consignment terms
Maintain and contribute to the QMS
Translate inventory strategy into clear direction for Procurement, Data Management, IT, Logistics, and other supporting teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent; advanced degree a plus
5–8 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain operations, or category management
Demonstrated ownership of inventory strategy and P&L outcomes, including dead stock reduction, working capital improvement, or fill rate performance
Strong command of safety stock, reorder points, MTO/MTS switching, demand forecasting, and SKU lifecycle management
Experience coordinating cross-functional execution through influence rather than direct authority
Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
Experience with ERP or inventory planning systems such as SAP or equivalent
Clear communication skills and ability to present findings to leadership
Ability to work independently in an ambiguous, fast-changing environment
Experience in industrial distribution, mechanical components, or B2B manufacturing strongly preferred
Ability to travel as needed, approximately 10–15% annually, primarily domestically
Must be able to lift and handle products or stock items on necessary occasions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Approximately 10–15% domestic travel opportunities for supplier meetings, distribution center visits, trade shows, and internal cross-functional collaboration
Diverse, empathetic, respectful, honest, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace culture
Learning-focused environment that celebrates learning
Inclusive workplace encouraging applications from underrepresented groups