Senior Manager – Inventory & Supply Management

MR DIY Philippines; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

MR DIY Philippines is seeking a Senior Manager – Inventory & Supply Management to lead store-level inventory controls and nationwide cycle counts. You will oversee stock health, aging inventory, and replenishment coordination with Warehouse and Merchandising to ensure optimal stock availability across locations.

The role requires strong data analytics, Excel reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including Finance, Retail Operations, and WSHE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 5–8 years in inventory management or supply chain roles.
• Strong understanding of stock flow, cycle counting, and loss prevention.
• Proficient with Excel-based reporting and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead store-level inventory control processes to ensure stock accuracy and availability.
• Oversee nationwide cycle counts and variance monitoring with timely corrective actions.
• Monitor aging inventory and stock health, coordinating with Merchandising and Warehouse for resolution.
• Plan replenishment with Warehouse and Merchandising to meet demand and avoid stockouts.
• Lead initiatives to reduce inventory losses and discrepancies across stores.
• Develop dashboards and analytics on inventory position and replenishment efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Inventory systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

About the job Senior Manager – Inventory & Supply Management

• Lead and implement store-level inventory control processes to ensure stock accuracy and availability.
• Oversee nationwide cycle counts and variance monitoring; ensure timely corrective actions for discrepancies.
• Monitor aging inventory, overstock items, and stock health levels across stores; coordinate with Merchandising and Warehouse for resolution.

Key Responsibilities

About the job Senior Manager – Inventory & Supply Management

Inventory Governance & Stock Accuracy

• Lead and implement store-level inventory control processes to ensure stock accuracy and availability.
• Oversee nationwide cycle counts and variance monitoring; ensure timely corrective actions for discrepancies.
• Monitor aging inventory, overstock items, and stock health levels across stores; coordinate with Merchandising and Warehouse for resolution.

Replenishment & Supply Coordination

• Partner with Warehouse and Merchandising Management to support stock availability planning, replenishment cycles, and seasonal/peak demand requirements.
• Ensure stores receive accurate and timely replenishment to avoid stock-outs or excessive stocks.
• Assess replenishment patterns and provide insights to Merchandising on SKU demand, sales movement, and inventory risks.

Loss Prevention & Inventory Risk Management

• Lead initiatives aimed at reducing inventory losses, shrinkage, and discrepancies.
• Analyze root causes of store-level variances and recommend preventive and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations and WSHE teams on process improvements to minimize stock-loss risks.

SOP Governance & Compliance

• Ensure consistent implementation of stock movement SOPs, including receiving, transfers, cycle counts, returns, and adjustments.
• Conduct periodic audits to assess store compliance; develop improvement plans for non-compliant stores.
• Maintain and update SOPs and inventory management guidelines.
• Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Develop performance dashboards and analytics on inventory position, replenishment efficiency, loss rates, and stock accuracy metrics.
• Identify operational constraints and recommend improvements in inventory flow and stock handling processes.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to streamline stock movement and enhance inventory reliability.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Lead and mentor the Inventory & Supply Management team, ensuring strong analytical and operational capability.
• Work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Warehouse, Retail Operations, Finance, and BI/Analytics to address inventory challenges and align on solutions.
• Provide guidance to stores and Area Managers on inventory-related concerns and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, retail operations, or warehouse/store inventory control.
• Strong understanding of retail stock flow, replenishment, cycle counting, and loss prevention.
• Proficient in inventory systems, data analytics, and Excel-based reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• May be required to travel to stores and business locations nationwide to support project implementation, on-ground assessments, and strategic initiatives.