Description

　　Inventory Management Director

　　Essendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities – our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.

　　Scope:

　　Purchasing: $2.5 billion; Inventory Asset $350 million

　　Major Responsibilities:

　　Refine and develop scalable end-to-end inventory management strategies, policies, and procedures that enable delivery of inventory turnover and customer fill rate objectives

　　Lead on the development of key components of an Open-To-Buy framework to drive strategic value in optimizing inbound flow and inventory utilization vs. a budget while delivering on inventory turnover and customer fill rate objectives

　　Partner with key cross-functional leaders to include Merchandising, Operations/Logistics, Sales as well as external Vendor partners to deliver on all key metrics and strategic objectives

　　Develop, manage, and lead a talented inventory management team to ensure continued individual feedback and development, clear succession planning, and a strong connected team culture that delivers results

　　Engages in and supports broader Supply Chain optimization efforts as appropriate to deliver significant process efficiencies and cost savings as needed

　　Understands and demonstrates Essendant’s core values

　　Performs other duties as assigned

　　Skills/Knowledge Required:

　　Key Functional Knowledge: Expert level understanding of core inventory management principles paired with advanced experience in retail planning to include merchandise planning, assortment planning, Open-To-Buy [OTB] management and inventory flow optimization experience.

　　Systems/Tools Knowledge: Advanced experience within demand planning and replenishment systems (forecasting / purchase ordering); experience in Manhattan Demand Forecasting a plus! Advanced skills with MS Office suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook are also required.

　　Advanced Leadership Skills: Demonstrated track record in strategic scoping inclusive of using data to inform a recommendation, influencing/consensus building, critical analytical thinking, and leading major strategic change through a matrixed organization.

　　Education and Experience:

　　Bachelor’s degree required, with a focus on Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

　　10-15 years of planning, buying, and/or inventory management experience with at least 2 years of experience operating at the director level.

　　Must have a proven track record in developing, managing, and motivating a team to deliver results in an efficient and timely manner.

　　Benefits:

　　Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

　　401k with matching

　　Company Holidays

　　Overtime Pay for hourly employees

　　Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time

　　Maternity and Parental leave benefits

　　Employee discount

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.

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　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)