Manager, Inventory Management

Walmart; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A large retail corporation located in Mississauga is seeking a Manager for Inventory Management. The role emphasizes overseeing demand planning and ensuring efficient inventory levels while collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience in supply chain roles. The position offers a competitive pay range of $91,900 to $126,390 annually, depending on experience, and is suitable for individuals with strong analytical skills and comfort with AI tools.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relatable experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles.
• Experience with S&OP processes and cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated comfort in utilizing artificial intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee demand planning and supply chain optimization to ensure efficient inventory levels.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align demand forecasts with business plans.
• Lead supply chain optimization initiatives and manage projects.

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Supply Chain Optimization

Cross-functional Collaboration

Artificial Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's Degree (SCM, Business Admin, Economics, Engineering)

Masters or Supply Chain certification (APICS, CPIM, CSCP)

Job description

Position Summary… The Manager, Inventory Management oversees demand planning and supply chain optimization to ensure efficient and cost-effective inventory levels, supporting business growth and operational targets.

This position also focuses on demand planning, analyzing factors that impact customer demand, and adjusting forecasting models based on trends. The Manager collaborates with key stakeholders to align demand forecasts with business plans, aiming to reduce forecast errors and improve inventory accuracy. The role includes evaluating historical data, market trends, and promotions to develop accurate forecasts and achieve working capital targets. This role leverages AI, predictive analytics and real time data to support decision making and customer experience.

Additionally, the Manager leads supply chain optimization initiatives, conducting detailed analytical studies and managing cross-functional projects from inception to operational ownership. The role involves strong communication skills, managing complex feedback, and fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaborative improvements. The Manager continuously analyzes supply chain data to optimize inventory processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Leadership Expectations

• Respect the Individual:

  Demonstrates and encourages respect for others; drives a positive associate and customer experience for all; embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; supports workplaces where associates feel seen and connected through a culture of belonging, so all associates thrive and perform; contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work.

• Demonstrates engagement and commitment to the team:

  Develops others through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; and recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.

• Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners:

  Works collaboratively to achieve objectives; communicates with impact and listens attentively to a range of audiences; and demonstrates energy and positivity for own work.

• Acts with Integrity:

  Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values; leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving); follows the law, our code of conduct and company policies, and encourages others to do the same; supports an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns; reinforces our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action; acts with accountability for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values; is consistently humble, self‑aware, honest, and transparent.

• Serve our Customers:

  Delivers results while putting the customer first and applying an omni‑merchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers; adopts a broad perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans.

• Strive for Excellence:

  Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions; supports innovation and intelligent risk‑taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks; implements and supports continuous improvements and willingly embraces new digital tools and ways of working.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (SCM, Business Admin, Economics and Engineering), Masters or Supply Chain certification (APICS, CPIM, or CSCP) are an assets
• 3-5 years relatable experience (e.g., retail, manufacturing, FMCG) with experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles
• Experience with S&OP processes and cross-functional collaboration
• Demonstrated comfort in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision‑making.

The pay range for this position is $91,900.00 - $126,390.00. Pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

L’échelle salariale pour ce poste est de 91,900.00 à 126,390.00. La rémunération sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience pertinente.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

• Age - 16 or older

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Walmart will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location

1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada

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