Inventory Management Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of inventory strategy and decision-making for designated SKU categories.

• Establish replenishment parameters and manage reorder points.

• Track excess inventory and identify transitions between MTO-to-Stock and Stock-to-MTO.

• Utilize the new SKU selection tool and adhere to Pre-Entry Scoring Gate guidelines.

• Manage the internal stocking request process, which includes Product Information Sheets, approval requests, and tracking of receipts.

• Analyze stock turnover and maintain the replenishment order list.

• Uphold the no-replenishment-without-demand policy.

• Facilitate the Monthly Inventory Health Review.

• Drive initiatives to reduce dead stock and excess through promotions, fire sales/bundling, and physical disposal.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Ensure alignment of inventory actions with the Distribution Curation & Value Selling Strategy.

• Provide inventory-health data and suggestions to the Product Curation Council.

• Lead inventory coordination with suppliers, including MOQ renegotiation, return/rotation agreements, and consignment terms.

• Maintain and contribute to the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Convert inventory strategy into explicit guidance for Procurement, Data Management, IT, Logistics, and other support teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.

• 5–8 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain operations, or category management.

• Proven ownership of inventory strategy and P&L results, including dead stock reduction, working capital enhancement, or fill rate performance.

• Strong understanding of safety stock, reorder points, MTO/MTS transitions, demand forecasting, and SKU lifecycle management.

• Experience in coordinating cross-functional execution through influence rather than direct authority.

• Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets.

• Familiarity with ERP or inventory planning systems like SAP or equivalent.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present insights to leadership.

• Capacity to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Experience in industrial distribution, mechanical components, or B2B manufacturing is highly preferred.

• Willingness to travel as necessary, approximately 10–15% annually, primarily within the country.

• Must be capable of lifting and handling products or stock items when required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in performing essential functions.

• Opportunities for approximately 10–15% domestic travel for supplier meetings, distribution center visits, trade shows, and cross-functional collaboration.

• A workplace culture that is diverse, empathetic, respectful, honest, collaborative, and focused on growth.

• A learning-centric environment that celebrates ongoing education.

• An inclusive workplace that encourages applications from underrepresented groups.