Director of Inventory Planning & Optimization

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Director of Inventory Planning & Optimization

$165,000 Base + Bonus

Hybrid | Cherry Hills NJ

Our client is a global B2B manufacturer with a complex international supply chain and thousands of active SKUs. As the business continues to invest in data-driven operations, they’re looking to hire a Director of Inventory Planning & Optimization to modernize inventory strategy, introduce scalable analytics, and build a best-in-class planning function.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys combining supply chain expertise with advanced analytics . You’ll inherit a small team with significant scope to expand, implement new processes, and influence executive decision-making across a global organization.

The Role

Reporting into the VP of Supply Chain, you’ll own inventory planning strategy across a large product portfolio while developing the analytical capabilities that drive forecasting, replenishment, and inventory optimization.

This role is ideal for someone who has led inventory planning within a complex manufacturing or distribution environment and is comfortable leveraging data to improve operational performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Develop and execute enterprise-wide inventory planning and optimization strategies

Build scalable reporting and dashboards to improve inventory visibility and decision-making

Use statistical analysis to improve forecasting accuracy and inventory health

Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Analytics teams to drive business decisions

Lead inventory optimization initiatives across multiple distribution locations

Develop KPIs and performance metrics around service levels, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, and working capital

Build and mentor a growing inventory planning team

Influence executive stakeholders through data-driven recommendations

Support ongoing supply chain transformation initiatives and process improvements

What We’re Looking For

10+ years of experience across inventory planning, demand planning, supply chain, or inventory optimization

Experience managing complex SKU portfolios within manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or other product-based environments

Strong analytical background with the ability to translate data into business decisions

Hands-on experience with Power BI or similar BI tools

Strong SQL skills preferred

Experience working with ERP systems (SAP or similar)

Knowledge of forecasting methodologies, inventory optimization, and statistical analysis

Experience leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders

Bachelor’s degree required

Nice to Have

ABC inventory segmentation

Forecasting for low-volume or difficult-to-predict products

Inventory optimization modelling

Supply chain network or multi-site planning experience

Experience supporting ERP or planning system implementations

Why Apply?

Opportunity to build and shape a growing inventory planning function

High visibility role reporting into executive leadership

Significant investment in modernizing analytics and planning capabilities

Blend of strategic leadership and hands-on analytical work

Collaborative culture with strong executive support

Competitive compensation and bonus package

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