Director, AI-Driven Inventory & Replenishment Strategy

Genuine Parts Company

Atlanta (GA)

Hybrid

USD 190,000 - 240,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a seasoned Director of Inventory Planning & Replenishment to own technology strategy and the engineering delivery for multi‑echelon inventory planning platforms, including Pulse.ai, APS/RELEX, and DFIO. You will lead a multi‑year transformation spanning stores and DCs, ensuring scalable forecasting and automated replenishment.

The role requires strong leadership, cloud/data engineering expertise, and proven ability to drive adoption across Inventory,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, supply chain, operations research, analytics, business or related field; advanced degree preferred.
12+ years of technology, product, engineering or supply chain systems leadership across multiple teams or platforms.
Experience implementing enterprise planning solutions (RELEX, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP IBP, Kinaxis) in large retail or distribution.

Responsibilities

Own the technology strategy, target architecture and multi-year roadmap for Inventory Planning & Replenishment, including Pulse.ai and APS/RELEX.
Lead rollout of APS/RELEX for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, automated replenishment and multi-echelon planning.
Maintain DFIO stability during transition, overseeing enhancements and decommissioning legacy systems.
Advance Pulse.ai as the company’s AI-guided assortment and inventory platform with optimization features.
Establish an integrated operating model across planning functions and ensure cross-functional alignment.
Lead vendor relations, budget management, and agile DevSecOps practices to deliver value.