Sr Manager Inventory & Replenishment-2

Bass Pro Shops•Springfield, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Manager Inventory & Replenishment manages and optimizes inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory and stock-outs. The role works across merchandising, supply chain, and stores, and is accountable for inventory productivity targets, service-level objectives, financial goals, and organizational talent development. This position leads Inventory Managers, Senior Analysts, and Analysts, and develops their technical, analytical, business, and leadership capabilities. The Sr Manager drives inventory performance, develops replenishment policies, manages vendor relationships, and partners with forecasting, planning, warehouse, logistics, IT, accounting, and merchandising teams. The position also uses analytics to identify trends and risks, leads process improvements and technology implementations, and develops contingency plans for supply-chain disruptions. The role is designated as a senior manager, has 2–3 direct reports, and is office-based; remote work is rare.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience in inventory management or supply chain.
At least 3 years of people leadership experience, including leading managers and developing high-performing teams.
Strong knowledge of inventory management and replenishment principles.
Proficiency with inventory management software such as AS400/JDA or similar.
Demonstrated ability to lead leaders and manage large, diverse teams.
Advanced analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI.
Financial acumen, including understanding of working capital, inventory productivity, margin, and sales performance metrics.
Executive communication and presentation skills.
Strong change-management and organizational leadership capabilities.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.
Proactive, results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

Drive inventory productivity metrics, including inventory turns, weeks of supply, in-stock performance, aged inventory, and working-capital optimization; monitor performance against inventory KPIs and course-correct as needed.
Create and implement replenishment policies based on sales forecasts and lead times; optimize reorder points and safety-stock levels; coordinate with forecasting and planning teams on seasonal, promotional, and growth initiatives.
Collaborate with suppliers to support timely product delivery and resolve supply-chain disruptions; develop vendor relationships and track lead times and order fill rates.
Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, merchandising, IT, and accounting teams to support product flow, cost-effective purchasing, inventory systems, and accurate and timely invoice and payment processing; investigate and resolve pricing, invoice, and delivery discrepancies with suppliers.
Analyze inventory data to identify trends, discrepancies, and inefficiencies; develop and communicate actionable insights using analytics, forecasting models, and business intelligence tools.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase inventory accuracy and replenishment efficiency, and stay informed about industry practices and technology trends.
Lead, coach, and develop Inventory Managers, Senior Analysts, and Analysts; support performance, engagement, retention, and an inclusive work environment through communication, recognition, development, and performance management.
Identify supply-chain risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate inventory disruptions.
Lead implementation of inventory management tools and systems and ensure integration with existing systems and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.