Director, Inventory Control

Ross Stores; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 137,400 - 259,050; Full time

Job summary

A leading off-price retail chain is seeking a Director of Inventory Control & Analysis to drive financial planning and business analytics related to inventory and gross margin. This role, based in Dublin, CA, requires overseeing a high-performing team and providing critical insights to senior leadership. Candidates should have a BS in Finance or Accounting, 7-10 years of related experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a salary range between $137,400 and $259,050, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience managing a team in a finance context.
• Strong Excel competency and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Engage with business partners to understand financial drivers.
• Provide board-level updates and analysis.
• Drive annual gross-margin and inventory budget process.

Skills

Analytical ability

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BS degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MicroStrategy

Hyperion

PeopleSoft Financial Systems

Job description

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off‑price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high‑quality brands and on‑trend merchandise at extraordinary savings, while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving.
• Career growth. We develop industry‑leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow.
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution.
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, with 3 buying offices in key markets (New York City, Los Angeles, Boston) and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Director of Inventory Control & Analysis (FP&A) will lead financial planning, forecasting, and business analytics functions for Ross as it relates to Inventory and Gross Margin. As a key leader within the finance team, the role provides critical insights and decision support to senior leadership, helping drive financial and operational performance, profitability, and strategic initiatives. The Director also owns the creation of various financial reports and board‑level updates to support our Senior Executives (including "C" level executives), the Board of Directors, and the Investor Relations department. This is a high‑impact, forward‑thinking finance leadership role that thrives in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment. The Director reports to the Vice President of Inventory Control and interacts regularly with all levels across the company.

Base salary range: $137,400 – $259,050. The range depends on experience, skills, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, and location. It represents one component of the total compensation package.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Engage with business partners across the organization to understand key drivers and strategies that impact financial performance and metrics.
• Perform complex ad‑hoc analysis on key inventory metrics (inventory, markdowns, sales) based on business needs or management requests, and clearly articulate results and business impacts to all levels of management, including preparing PowerPoint recaps.
• Support Senior Executives, the Board of Directors, and Investor Relations by providing board‑level updates and analysis of sales, gross‑margin results, and forecasts, and inventory positions in stores and distribution centers.
• Own the updating and enhancement of the In‑Store inventory and production planning model used by executives for financial planning and inventory position reviews.
• Partner closely with business partners to solicit inputs and provide feedback on inventory and sales metrics for In‑Store inventory.
• Manage and provide impact analysis on in‑store inventory and other key metrics driven by recent results, weekly forecast updates, and variance analysis, with prepared notes for weekly In‑Store calls.
• Drive the annual gross‑margin and inventory budget process, providing analytics to senior leaders.
• Collaborate with business partners (e.g., Store & DC Ops) to improve operational metrics that correlate to data integrity and accurate shrink results.
• Evaluate internal reporting, make recommendations, and oversee execution of improvements in timeliness, efficiency, and accuracy of existing reporting procedures.
• Lead system projects, modifications, enhancements, and implementations, including requirements documentation and testing.

COMPETENCIES:

People

• Building Effective Teams
• Developing Talent
• Collaboration

Self

• Leading by Example
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability and Execution
• Manages Conflict

Business

• Business Acumen
• Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes
• Organizational Agility

With particular emphasis on the following specific position‑related competencies:

• Influencing Others
• Integrity and Trust
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• BS degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting; MBA a plus.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years post‑college experience with demonstrated success at increasing levels of responsibility, including managing a team.
• Dynamic and self‑motivated, with the business acumen and drive necessary for a fast‑paced, changing retail environment.
• Retail and inventory experience a plus.
• Strong analytical ability, capable of synthesizing data, error‑checking, reconciling work, and designing analysis to answer specific questions.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, manage, and develop high‑performing staff.
• Strong Excel, Word, and ability to learn multiple backend software applications (e.g., MicroStrategy, Hyperion, PeopleSoft Financial Systems).
• Proficient at interacting with all levels within the organization and handling matters professionally.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create PowerPoint presentations as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADA:

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in‑person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance are required. Vision requirements: ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

This role requires regular in‑office presence, including in‑person team interaction, meetings, collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, the role can perform duties effectively with a combination of in‑office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

2 Senior Managers

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities, and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented, and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.