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Fleet Farm · 1 week ago

Director of Planning & Inventory Management

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Fleet Farm is a company dedicated to delivering experiences rooted in trust and community. They are seeking a strategic Director of Planning & Inventory Management to lead inventory strategy, optimize operations, and ensure alignment with business objectives across various functions.

E-Commerce

Responsibilities

Develop and implement long-term planning and inventory strategies that balance customer needs, sales growth, and financial performance

Lead the demand planning process to ensure precise, data-driven forecasting and purchasing decisions

Oversee procurement, allocation, and inventory control to maximize in-stock performance while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory

Work closely with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Store Operations, and Finance to align inventory strategies with sales, promotions, and seasonal planning

Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leverage technology (e.g., JDA/Blue Yonder), and implement tools and processes to improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency

Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing planning and inventory team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence

Track and improve performance metrics including fill rates, sell-through, inventory turnover, and working capital efficiency