Inventory Manager FT

Point Blank Enterprises • Modesto, CA

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About The Position

The First Tactical Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing company-wide inventory strategy, accuracy, and performance across all product categories. This role leads and supports Planner/Buyers, ensuring disciplined planning, purchasing execution, and inventory optimization aligned with sales forecasts and business goals.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in inventory management, planning, or supply chain roles
• 2+ years of experience leading planners, buyers, or similar roles
• Strong understanding of inventory planning, forecasting, and purchasing processes
• Experience managing multi-category or high-SKU environments
• Advance proficiency with ERP systems and Excel
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in apparel, footwear, or hardlines industries
• Experience working with overseas vendors and sourcing partners
• Experience supporting seasonal planning and long lead-time products
• Familiarity with S&OP processes

Responsibilities

• Own inventory strategy, policies, and best practices across all categories
• Establish inventory targets, KPIs, and controls to support service levels and working capital goals
• Monitor inventory health including turns, aging, excess, and obsolescence
• Lead inventory risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Directly manage and mentor Planner/Buyers across categories (Bottoms, Tops/Outerwear, Hardlines)
• Review and approve buy plans, forecasts, and purchasing strategies
• Ensure Planner/Buyers execute against timelines, budgets, and inventory targets
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development planning
• Oversee demand planning and purchasing execution across categories
• Review purchase order strategy, production timelines, and vendor performance
• Ensure alignment between sales forecasts, inventory investment, and capacity
• Escalate and resolve inventory or supply risks in partnership with leadership
• Partner with Sales, Product Development, Sourcing, Logistics, and Finance to align demand and supply
• Participate in S&OP or demand review meetings
• Communicate inventory risks, opportunities, and recommendations to leadership
• Support new product launches and seasonal transitions
• Own inventory reporting and analysis across categories
• Review and validate Planner/Buyer reporting and assumptions
• Provide clear, actionable insights to leadership on inventory performance
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision making
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for planning and purchasing
• Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, inventory visibility, and execution
• Support ERP/WMS enhancements and system discipline
• Ensure audit-ready documentation and process compliance
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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