Distribution Center Inventory Planning Manager

Circle K • Minnetonka, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Center Inventory Planning Manager works closely with Business Unit Merchants, Demand Planners, Space Planning, Distributors, and other Business Unit Support Staff Teams to enable proper internal and external handling of product assortment as well as to ensure effective management of demand planning and order replenishment within Distribution Centers. The Distribution Center Inventory Planning Manager should have excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is preferred. Other combinations of job-related experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted.
• One to three years of experience in inventory planning is preferred.
• Must be able to travel locally as needed.
• Must possess a Driver’s License and the ability to drive to multiple store locations.
• Proven track record in setting and achieving inventory productivity targets.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in inventory management software and tools (e.g., PDI, RELEX).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools; experience with visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex analytics in a clear, actionable manner to influence decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.
• Skilled in monitoring and measuring inventory performance against goals, with the ability to provide insights and make timely adjustments.
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to balance strategic planning and tactical execution.

Nice To Haves

• experience with visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports Distribution Center Inventory Planners in seasonal, annual, and long-range strategic and inventory planning across all merchandising segments.
• Uses analytics to advise and influence Distribution Center Buyers on inventory decisions, clearly articulating the cause-effect of actions.
• Measures Distribution Center inventory performance against business and financial planning objectives. and product reset calendars for timely decision-making.
• Learn and leverage Power BI, RELEX and Distribution Center reporting to benchmark and improve KPI performance.
• Lead weekly supply chain inventory planning discussions to facilitate dialogue and corrective action necessary to prevent / remediate Distribution Center inventory challenges.
• Establishes / refines operating procedures to streamline handling of item assortment and demand planning as well as product replenishment.
• Strategic utilization of store ordering system (RELEX) for support of Distribution Center inventory purchasing decisions.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications, establishing personal networks; or participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

Benefits

• Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws.
• Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company.
• Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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• Our mission at Circle K is to make people's lives a little easier every day.
• Our global family of 150,000 people in over 17,300 stores and 27 countries makes that possible for our millions of clients worldwide, which is why we are committed to helping them achieve their goals and grow with us.
• We set ourselves apart by our culture and values: in our people and their development, in serving others, what we've built and what we are striving to achieve.
• No matter where you come from or where you are heading in your career, there is a place for you to grow at Circle K.
• When you grow, we grow - together.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level