Senior Inventory Strategy Manager (Retail & Wholesale)
About The Position
A wholesale manufacturer is seeking an exceptional Senior Inventory Strategy Manager to take full ownership of inventory planning across a multi-channel retail and eCommerce business. This individual must have direct experience working with major retail partners (Costco, Walmart, big-box retail, wholesale accounts — not just Amazon) and understand retailer demand cycles, order timing, and replenishment expectations. This role owns inventory completely ,open orders, forward-looking sales projections (30/60/90 days), forecasting accuracy, retail fulfillment readiness, and executive reporting. We need reliable data and insight we can make decisions on.
Requirements
- 5+ years in retail inventory management, demand planning, or forecasting
- MUST have worked directly with retail partners (Costco, Walmart, big-box retailers, wholesale accounts)
- Experience managing retail order cycles, replenishment timing, and sell-through planning
- Proven track record building and owning forecasting models
- Advanced Excel mastery (pivot tables, complex formulas, forecasting & scenario modeling required)
- Experience managing open POs and multi-channel inventory allocation
- Strong reporting experience with executive-level visibility
Responsibilities
- Own total inventory strategy across retail and eCommerce channels
- Track and manage all open orders and inbound inventory
- Ensure retail partners have product availability aligned with demand cycles
- Forecast 30/60/90-day sales and align purchasing accordingly
- Develop inventory analytic reports leadership can rely on
- Monitor sell-through, velocity, and inventory turns by channel
- Prevent stockouts and excess inventory through proactive planning
- Provide accurate, data-driven forecasting and reporting to support business decisions
- Maintain clear visibility into inventory health at all times
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
