Director, Inventory Strategy

Gap Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Inventory Strategy to lead the development and execution of innovative inventory strategies. This key leadership role focuses on optimizing inventory levels and enhancing supply chain efficiency across multiple channels. You will collaborate cross-functionally with various departments to ensure alignment with business objectives and financial performance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in inventory management and demand planning, along with strong analytical and leadership skills. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on business growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in inventory management and demand planning.
• 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive inventory strategy.
• Collaborate with teams to promote accurate demand forecasts.
• Lead initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory.

Skills

Inventory Management

Demand Planning

Supply Chain Strategy

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Business Intelligence (BI) tools

Analytic tools

Job description

About the RoleThe Director of Inventory Strategy is a key leadership role responsible for developing and executing strategies that optimize inventory levels, improve supply chain efficiency, and support business growth across all channels. This role partners cross-functionally with Inventory Management, Merchandising, Brand Ops, Product Management and Data Science to ensure that inventory investment aligns with customer demand, company goals and financial performance.

The scope of this role spans both Banana Republic and Banana Republic Factory Store brands across the North America Omni markets and channels.What You'll Do

Strategic Planning:

• Serve as a thought leader to develop and implement a comprehensive inventory strategy that supports business objectives

• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor inventory health and assess benefit realization of key strategies

Forecasting & Planning Alignment:

• Collaborate with Inventory Management, Merchandising and Product Management to promote accurate demand forecasts and assortment strategies

• Guide inventory buys and replenishment plans to align with sales forecasts and inventory budgets

Inventory Optimization:

• Lead initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory, improve turns, and minimize stockouts

• Evaluate inventory policies, lead times, and safety stock levels to maximize speed and responsiveness

• Partner with Inventory Management teams and Brand Ops to evaluate cross-channel inventory transfers (both fungible and VAS)

• Evaluate size offering across categories and channels to inform opportunities to invest or divest in sizes

• Serve as a thought leader to inform both pre-season and in-season pricing decisions

• Collaborate with technical and change management teams to support IM transformation initiatives

Data & Analytics:

• Leverage BI and advanced analytic tools to assess performance, identify trends, and inform decision-making

• Oversee the development of dashboards and reporting tools to track business performance and inventory KPIs

Cross-functional Leadership:

• Partner with Finance, Brand Operations and Technical Teams to align inventory strategy with enterprise systems and financial planning

• Influence senior leadership with data-backed recommendations on inventory related decisions

Team Development:

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of inventory strategists

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field

• 10+ years of progressive experience in inventory management, demand planning, or supply chain strategy

• 5+ years in a leadership or executive role with direct oversight of strategic planning and team management

• Deep understanding of inventory planning systems

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities