Assoc Mgr, Category Enablement

Best Buy • Richfield, MN

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate Manager, Supply Chain Enablement, you will improve supply chain systems, processes, and capabilities to enhance inventory performance and operational efficiency. The role partners with merchandising, retail, supply chain, digital and technology teams, and external vendors to identify opportunities, address complex challenges, and implement scalable solutions that improve end-to-end supply chain outcomes.

This is a hybrid role. Work onsite Monday through Thursday at Best Buy’s corporate office in Richfield, Minnesota, and work virtually from home or another non-Best Buy location on Friday. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide additional details during the hiring process.

Best Buy describes its purpose as enriching lives through technology and says its culture is built on supporting and valuing employees. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and to providing an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their authentic selves to work.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in merchandising, retail, supply chain, consulting, or a related area.
• At least 2 years of project delivery or project management experience, or experience influencing without authority.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of experience in retail, supply chain, business management, merchandising, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying supply chain challenges and developing solutions that improve inventory health, operational efficiency, and business performance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to optimize supply chain processes, identify opportunities, and implement sustainable process enhancements.
• Document, maintain, and improve process workflows, including their inputs, outputs, dependencies, and cross-functional impacts.
• Influence upstream and downstream business processes, systems, and decisions to achieve balanced outcomes across merchandising, retail, logistics, and inventory management.
• Translate complex supply chain scenarios into actionable insights and recommendations for cross-functional partners, leaders, and business stakeholders.
• Identify root causes of operational issues, develop solutions, and lead resolution efforts to prevent future disruptions and improve performance.
• Lead knowledge-sharing, training, and capability-building across teams while fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and an inclusive environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Employee discount
• Financial savings and retirement resources
• Support for physical and mental well-being
• Leaves of absence and potential pay sources, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees, subject to applicable conditions
• Certain roles may be eligible for incentive pay, subject to eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed