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National Business Furniture · 5 months ago

Sr Manager, Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SI&OP)

West Allis, WI, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

National Business Furniture (NBF) is a company focused on creating inspiring workspaces for businesses across the country. They are seeking a Senior Manager for Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning to lead and optimize the SI&OP function, ensuring alignment between supply and demand while enhancing operational efficiency.

E-CommerceFurnitureOffice SuppliesRetail

Responsibilities

Lead the setup and execution of a cross-functional Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SI&OP) process

Own and improve forecast modeling and demand planning, using data and business inputs to align sales and supply

Build and maintain a long-term inventory strategy across distribution centers and drop-ship operations

Develop supply strategy, in partnership with Merchandising and Operations teams, to support business goals and enable agile responses to market or promotional changes

Partner with Merchandising, Category Management, Sales, and Operations to align inventory strategies with product lifecycle and promotional plans

Leverage systems such as StockIQ and Salesforce to enhance forecasting accuracy, visibility, and replenishment planning

Report on key performance indicators including forecast accuracy, availability, inventory health, and DIO (Days Inventory Outstanding)

Collaborate with internal teams to drive continuous improvement in planning, communication, and decision-making processes

Build operational models, tools, and metrics to evaluate success and drive accountability

Help shape the future of the Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning function and contribute to a culture of operational excellence

Qualification

Demand planningSupply chain analyticsInventory strategyForecast modelingExcel proficiencyCross-functional communicationContinuous improvement mindsetAnalytical skillsSQL knowledgeLeadershipTeam management

Required

7–10 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics, or inventory strategy

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field; preferred MBA or Masters Degree in Operations, Analytics, or Data Science

Proven experience building or leading a formal S&OP or SI&OP process

Strong analytical skills and experience managing forecast accuracy and inventory KPIs

Proficiency with Excel and experience working with forecasting or inventory planning tools

Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively across departments at a senior level

Experience managing or mentoring team members, with a collaborative and thoughtful leadership approach