Deputy Director - Inventory Availability
Deputy Director - Inventory Availability
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Job Description
About the role:
We are seeking a resultsdriven Deputy Director Inventory Availability to oversee and optimize inventory planning availability and fulfillment across multiple channels. This role will ensure that inventory levels align with business needs while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory. The ideal candidate will collaborate crossfunctionally with supply chain operations procurement and sales teams to improve inventory forecasting demand planning and overall product availability.
Roles and Responsibilities
Inventory Availability & Optimization:
- Develop and implement inventory strategies to ensure optimal stock levels for top selling SKUs across the organization
- Monitor inventory availability demand fluctuations and supply chain constraints.
- Identify and address stock shortages overstock and fulfillment issues proactively
Program & Process Management:
- Lead crossfunctional programs to improve inventory visibility and planning.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and track inventory performance metrics.
- Work with technology teams to enhance inventory management systems and automation.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication:
- Partner with supply chain procurement and logistics teams to enhance inventory flow.
- Communicate with sales operations and finance to align inventory with business goals.
- Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership on inventory performance.
Risk Mitigation & Continuous Improvement:
- Identify risks in supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans.
- Optimize inventory replenishment cycles and improve forecasting accuracy.
- Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Qualifications & Experience
Education & Experience:
- Masters degree in supply chain management Business Operations or a related field.
- 6/8 years of experience in inventory management supply chain or program management.
- Experience in ecommerce retail or manufacturing industries is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of inventory planning demand forecasting and supply chain logistics.
- Excellent problemsolving analytical and datadriven decisionmaking skills.
- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic environment with competing priorities.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
