Manager Inv Planning at Home Depot

With a career at The Home Depot you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.Position Purpose:The Manager Inventory Planning & Replenishment position is responsible for developing executing and monitoring strategic inventory initiatives for portfolio of products in a fast-paced retail environment. The Manager will lead a team that will be accountable for the successful implementation of replenishment at store and DC level. This leader is directly responsible for the consistent execution of common processes and algorithms that are used to improve inventory performance (turns in stock fill rate etc.). The Manager will be responsible for conducting flow analysis stock balancing ordering finalize inventory requirements generate orders monitor / prioritize inbound containers and review in stock performance for inventory SKU s and sales responsibility averaging $2-3 billion dollars annually. Requires regular interface with team of Sr Analysts and Analysts Sr. Leadership and cross functional peers to provide statistical analysis that will enable more accurate decision-making. Provides leadership coaching and guidance to a large team of Sr Analysts and Analysts who are responsible for a wide range of categories across a merchandising department. This position interfaces with many other functional areas including Merchandising Distribution Transportation Finance Demand Planning and Executive Leadership. This position will also create and communicate leadership summaries and presentations.Key Responsibilities:30% In Stock and Replenishment: Drives replenishment strategy for departments makes new recommendations and owns implementation20% Manages field feedback and communication20% Interacts with Merchandising leadership drives business reviews and inventory insight15% Vendor communication5% Translate and ensure training for new processes tools and systems for all associates to understand and use10% Coaches manages and develops associates on the team and leads inventory cross-functional efforts around transitions/new SKUsDirect Manager/Direct Reports:Reports to a Sr Manager.This position has 5 direct reports.Travel Requirements:Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.Physical Requirements:Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.Working Conditions:Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications:Must be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.Preferred Qualifications:Additional Qualifications: Proven Leadership skills working understanding of retail forecasting principles and systems clear understanding of inventory replenishment strategies. Highly analytical with experience in process improvement Previous work experience in Supply Chain Management Finance Merchandising (previous retail experience would be valued) Candidate must have demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to quickly retrieve manipulate analyze and interpret data. Strong quantitative skills through knowledge of statistics and quantitative data analysis and interpretationPreferred Qualifications: BA/BS degree preferred 2 years of previous experience in Inventory Management systems and principles and/or Supply Chain Leadership management experience Statistics / Mathematics / Quantitative analysisMinimum Education:The knowledge skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.Preferred Education:No additional educationMinimum Years of Work Experience:4Preferred Years of Work Experience:No additional years of experienceMinimum Leadership Experience:NonePreferred Leadership Experience:NoneCertifications:NoneCompetencies:NoneRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Forecasting,Facilities Management,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,Business Management,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Powerpoint,SAP APO,Production Planning,Project Management,Strategic Planning,ERP Systems Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1