Manager, Inventory Planning

CVS Health•Woonsocket, RI

3d•$66,330 - $145,860

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in inventory planning, business analytics, supply chain, operations, training content, or related fields
Experience supporting cross-functional processes, reporting, or operational routines in a complex business environment
Strong written communication skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, practical materials
Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to synthesize data and business inputs into useful insights, content, and recommendations
Experience using Microsoft Office tools and other enterprise systems for reporting, documentation, or content support

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, healthcare, pharmacy, consumer, or other complex planning environments
Familiarity with inventory planning concepts, planning routines, and cross-functional decision forums
Experience creating SOPs, job aids, training materials, or governance content
Experience supporting intake processes, stakeholder coordination, or RACI-driven work management
Familiarity with enterprise tools, automation tools, or AI-enabled solutions used to scale workflows or content

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures that clarify how inventory planning work is executed across planning horizons, roles, and handoffs
Manage the intake process for new processes, process changes, and training requests, including maintaining clear RACI ownership, routing, and stakeholder alignment
Produce and continuously improve reporting that supports inventory planning decisions, including defining how reports are used within forums and planning discussions
Support the structure and effectiveness of recurring planning and governance forums through agendas, materials, and content coordination
Own development of inventory planning content and materials used to support recurring planning discussions and trade-off reviews
Partner with Director+ leaders across Inventory Planning, Finance, Merchandising, Distribution Center operations, and Store Operations to develop content that supports fact-based discussions and informed decision-making
Translate inventory signals, performance trends, and planning inputs into clear materials that help leaders assess risks, align on priorities, and understand actions
Oversee development and maintenance of training content, job aids, and supporting materials so planning processes, tools, and expectations are clearly documented and consistently understood
Partner with HR and Learning & Development to support large-scale training efforts and align inventory planning content to enterprise learning approaches
Use enterprise tools, including AI agents, to scale planning content, process documentation, and knowledge distribution in practical and sustainable ways
Identify gaps in reporting, content, intake management, or forum effectiveness and recommend improvements that strengthen consistency, clarity, and execution
Support adoption of consistent planning practices by reinforcing process discipline, clear expectations, and well-structured supporting materials