Orgill

Manager, Inventory Planning

Orgill  •  Collierville, TN (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

The Senior Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the company's inventory planning processes, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet customer demand while minimizing carrying costs. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, forecasting methodologies, and inventory management best practices. The Manager will lead a team, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive continuous improvement in inventory efficiency and accuracy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement inventory planning strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with overall business objectives and financial targets.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Merchandising, Finance, and Operations teams to establish accurate demand forecasts.
  • Monitor key inventory performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover, forecast accuracy, service levels, and unproductive inventory with reporting on performance to senior leadership.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Inventory Planners and Analysts by fostering a high-performance, analytical, and collaborative culture.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in forecasting techniques, planning tools, and inventory processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Advanced knowledge of Forecasting and Fulfillment software as well as other various software applications, including Microsoft and Google.
  • Extensive Knowledge with Supply Chain processes and solutions which are global in nature, integrated with other process areas, scalable, flexible and follows industry best practices.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities, utilizing a systematic approach to problem-solving and decision-making through meticulous examination of information and evaluation of diverse alternatives.
  • Possesses excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including strong listening abilities and business acumen.
  • Ability to establish priorities, work independently, proceed with objectives with little or no supervision, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to deal with a variety of changing situations under stress.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management or a business-related field
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience in inventory planning, forecasting, or supply chain management, with at least 2-5 years in a leadership role.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with Forecasting and Fulfillment software
  • Must be willing to travel for Company related functions as needed - requirements may vary
  • Must be able to work in person at the Orgill Corporate Office
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About Orgill

Orgill, Inc. is the world's largest independent hardlines distributor with annual sales of $3.5 billion. The privately owned company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Collierville, TN. Orgill serves more than 11,000 retail hardware stores, home centers, pro lumber dealers, and farm stores throughout the United States and Canada, and over 50 countries around the world.

Orgill retailers have immediate access to more than 75,000 SKUs in each of its eight distribution centers. Drop Ship programs are available from the industry's leading manufacturers. Orgill's distribution facilities are among the newest and most efficient in the industry, with order accuracy rates of 99.6% and industry leading fill rates. Orgill operates one of the industry's largest truck fleets. 98% of Orgill customers receive their shipment on a scheduled Orgill truck with an Orgill driver within 48 hours of placing their order.

More than 350 Orgill field representatives are strategically located throughout North America. These highly trained men and women work side by side with customers to help identify and address opportunities in the dealer's local market.

Our field staff is supported by a highly skilled team of customer service specialists located in each distribution center, as well as our Collierville home office, who are always a phone call away.

Orgill's sales have doubled over the past ten years, and are 15x what they were in 1990. The growth is a direct result of the company's focus on its mission to "Help Our Customers Be Successful".

Interested in a career with Orgill? Visit www.orgill.com/careers

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Collierville, TN
Year Founded
Unknown
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