Inventory Replenishment Manager - Hardlines
About The Position
The Inventory Replenishment Manager is accountable for optimizing inventory procurement to align with TAL’s operational objectives, promotional strategies, and customer demand. The role drives end-to-end inventory availability through timely, accurate, and cost-effective sourcing, strong vendor partnerships, and support for store teams. It contributes to minimizing out-of-stocks and maximizing product availability, customer satisfaction, sales performance, and store efficiency. The position is performed onsite at TAL’s Vancouver, Washington office, with travel to stores, vendors, and industry events. Remote work is not available. The role also involves periodic store walks, vendor meetings, and cross-department collaboration.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience in purchasing, buying, or procurement; experience in the LBM industry is preferred.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel for forecasting and order management.
- Strong decision-making skills and the ability to manage procurement independently.
- Clear, professional communication skills with vendors and internal teams.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the LBM industry.
- Experience with Epicor BisTrack.
Responsibilities
- Forecast demand, analyze promotional plans, and place purchase orders with approved vendors.
- Use Epicor BisTrack tools and data analytics to maintain optimal stock levels while balancing demand and inventory turnover goals.
- Ensure purchase orders accurately reflect quantities, costs, delivery schedules, and promotional terms.
- Analyze demand trends, supplier lead times, and historical fill rates to identify and mitigate out-of-stock risk.
- Conduct pricing reviews and margin analyses to maintain competitiveness and protect profitability.
- Use market intelligence, customer insights, and competitive benchmarking to inform procurement and pricing decisions.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with vendor partners.
- Manage the order lifecycle, including confirming orders, resolving discrepancies, and escalating issues when needed.
- Provide store teams with timely, data-driven updates and resolve inventory inquiries.
- Communicate supply-chain updates, including estimated arrival times, delivery delays, and substitutions, to store teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including BIS, to maintain product and vendor data integrity.
- Maintain accurate purchase-order records for assigned product categories.
- Keep lead times, cost changes, and delivery schedules current in Epicor.
- Coordinate resolution of product or pricing discrepancies with vendors and support teams.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Affordable health and dental insurance via a national network.
- HSA employer contributions.
- Employer-paid vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including the employee’s birthday.
- 401(k) options.
- Training, professional development, and career advancement.
- Product discounts.
- Incentives, reward and recognition opportunities, and voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
