Senior Director, Inventory Management - Demand Forecasting

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

284d • $130,000 - $260,000

About The Position

As a part of the Walmart Merchandising Operations organization, you will deliver solutions that directly impact the company's ability to service our customers. This is core to who we are because Sam Walton founded our company with the belief that the customer is #1. It is not just a belief, but our way of doing business. The Inventory Health team's goal is to enable world class execution of product movement to deliver a delightful customer experience while saving them both time and money in unexpected ways.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business-related field and 5 years' experience in Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or related field OR 8 years' of experience in Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or related field.
• 4 years' supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years' experience with Retail Link.
• 3 years' experience using advanced functionality or word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (for example, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 6 years' supervisory experience leading a team of 5 or more managerial or salaried associates.
• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business-related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for replenishment and supply chain process improvements.
• Drive the adoption of process improvement as a best practice.
• Deliver financial objectives for inventory management by identifying cost-saving opportunities and providing guidance to the merchant team.
• Establish efficient replenishment operations by providing tools and methods to the team, guiding buying decisions, and ensuring optimal purchase conditions.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels by interpreting forecasts and merchants' strategies, balancing product choice and stock levels with costs.
• Identify market and supplier issues and assess their impact.
• Work closely with suppliers, merchants, and other internal stakeholders to address these issues.
• Develop and communicate business strategies and plans that align with company objectives and customer needs.
• Lead talent acquisition and development to build a highly skilled and engaged workforce.
• Support mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• stock purchase plan
• paid maternity and parental leave
• PTO
• multiple health plans
• performance-based bonus awards
• medical, vision and dental coverage
• company-paid life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U education benefit program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree