Les Schwab Tire Centers · 7 hours ago
Director of Inventory Optimization
Bend, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expLes Schwab Tire Centers is seeking a Director of Inventory Optimization to lead inventory strategy and planning across their operations network. This role focuses on ensuring optimal inventory levels to maximize sales and manage working capital effectively, while also leading a team and collaborating with cross-functional departments.
AutomotiveConsultingRetail
Responsibilities
Develop and execute short- and long-term inventory planning & replenishment strategies aligned with company growth objectives
Lead the creation of demand forecasts at SKU/location level, and oversee replenishment methods to ensure accurate and timely product flows across the network
Lead collaboration with cross-functional teams (Product Strategy, Store Operations, Marketing, Finance, etc.) to ensure inventory plans are functionally aligned
Responsible for leading and mentoring the current Inventory Planning team for the Prineville Distribution Center
The Director of Inventory planning will also focus on inventory planning expansion into the upcoming Denver Forward Stocking Location, Micro-DC locations and ultimately steering the Retail Store inventory planning and strategy
Responsible for modernization of the Les Schwab planning systems
Lead a project to use advanced technology platforms, leveraging artificial intelligence, to reduce our inventory holding levels and improve our overall product availability for our customers
Implement best practices and process improvements in planning and replenishment
Communicate inventory risks and opportunities to senior leadership, with actionable insights
Develop and direct the integration of centralized inventory planning for the Forward Stocking location, Micro-DCs and Retail Stores
Evaluate and modernize Les Schwab’s inventory planning software while ensuring integration into the total organization
Direction of the inventory planning teams who oversee supplier planning and secondary location allocations, and leading inventory-related meetings as part of the monthly operating cadence
Owner of total network inventory KPIs and the Inventory Planning Governance meeting
Other tasks as defined by the EMG including; Partnering with Legal to build-out necessary programs and processes to assure regulatory compliance (e.g., NHTSA, ITC, etc.), and participate in annual budgeting
Owner of the Product Governance meetings, etc
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent
10+ years of supply chain inventory planning and management
4+ years of progressively responsible people leadership
Minimum of 5 years in two disciplines of the following preferred: Management of a product development team, tire design, tire manufacturing, tire testing and/or tire product launches
Experience with planning systems (e.g. Oracle, JDA, SAP, Logility, or similar)
General knowledge of tire retailing
Proficient in contemporary business computer software including MS Office, Google Office applications, Tableau and Thoughtspot
Ability to move and handle passenger car and light truck tires as needed
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Annual profit-sharing bonus
Medical, dental, vision for employees
Company-funded retirement plan - no cost to employee
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Flex remote arrangements (work 1 day/week from home)
Tuition Assistance
Employee discount
Company
Les Schwab Tire Centers
Les Schwab Tire Centers began in 1952, in a town called Prineville, Oregon, where our founder, Les Schwab, started out with one small tire store.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
M
Michael Broberg
Chief Executive Officer
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