Senior Manager, Inventory Planning and Replenishment

Softcard (acquired by Google)

. Develop and execute inventory strategies aligned with enterprise priorities and financial objectives.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, supply chain operations, and strategic planning, with a strong focus on driving performance improvements and leading cross-functional teams. Proven ability to develop organizational structures and influence enterprise decisions through data-driven insights.

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Inventory ManagementSupply Chain OperationsPeople LeadershipInventory Performance ImprovementAdvanced Planning Systems

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Hard Skills

Inventory PlanningReplenishmentForecastingData AnalysisFinancial Objectives

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder ManagementCoachingTalent Development

Tools & Technologies

Inventory Optimization ToolsForecasting PlatformsPlanning ToolsAnalytics

Industry Keywords

RetailAutomotive AftermarketDistributionMulti-Echelon Supply Chain

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute inventory strategies aligned with enterprise priorities and financial objectives.
Translate business objectives into actionable inventory planning initiatives.
Drive improvements in inventory productivity, service levels, customer availability, and working capital performance.
Evaluate inventory risks and opportunities across multiple business areas.
Lead inventory planning decisions balancing customer service, inventory investment, and profitability.
Lead multiple teams, managers, or large planning functions.
Establish priorities, goals, performance expectations, operating rhythms, governance processes, and performance management systems.
Develop organizational structures, succession pipelines, and leadership capabilities.
Partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Distribution, Store Operations, and Technology leaders.
Influence enterprise decisions through expertise, data, and business insight.
Resolve cross-functional issues affecting inventory performance.
Lead planning transformation initiatives, system implementations, and process redesign efforts.
Drive adoption of advanced planning capabilities, automation, analytics, and modernized planning tools.
Establish performance measures and organizational scorecards.
Develop executive-level insights and recommendations.
Develop managers and future organizational leaders through coaching, talent development, and succession planning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Economics, Finance, Analytics, Mathematics, or related field.
8-12 years of experience in inventory planning, replenishment, supply chain, merchandising, retail operations, analytics, or related disciplines.
3+ years of people leadership experience, including leadership of managers or large teams.
Demonstrated success leading inventory performance improvement initiatives.
Strong understanding of inventory management, replenishment, forecasting, and supply chain operations.
Experience leading cross-functional business initiatives.
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Preferred: Experience in retail, automotive aftermarket, distribution, or multi-echelon supply chain environments.
Preferred: Experience leading large-scale inventory planning organizations.
Preferred: Experience with advanced planning systems, inventory optimization tools, and forecasting platforms.
Preferred: Experience leading organizational transformation initiatives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Occasional travel may be required
Ability to work extended hours as needed during peak business cycles or project demands