Global Inventory & Order Operations Director

SKIMS; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Employee discounts

LinkedIn Learning access

Company events

Job summary

SKIMS is seeking a Director of Inventory Operations to lead global inventory management, ATS governance, and order management across our omnichannel business. Reporting to the VP of Planning, this role will optimize availability, productivity, and end-to-end visibility from PO through receipt.

You will build scalable processes and partner across Merchandise Planning, Commercial Planning, Retail, Digital, Finance, and Technology to drive margin and efficiency across markets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in inventory management or related discipline.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven track record of leading global inventory optimization in a high-growth omnichannel environment.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Inventory Operations organization, including Inventory Management and Order Management, through two direct-report Senior Managers.
• Own global ATS governance across channels and markets.
• Develop and execute inventory optimization strategies that maximize sales, margin, availability, and productivity.
• Establish clear inventory targets and guardrails across categories, channels, stores, and markets.
• Own markdown, clearance, and end-of-life inventory strategy globally.
• Maintain visibility to inventory health, including weeks of supply, sell-through, aging, and excess inventory.
• Oversee purchase order management processes from PO to receipt.
• Partner with Merchandise Planning to translate assortment and buy strategies into inventory positioning and ATS execution.
• Partner with Commercial Planning to ensure inventory investments support channel, store, and market growth.
• Partner with Technology to evolve inventory tools, including Oracle and demand forecasting capabilities.
• Establish KPIs and operating rhythms across inventory and order management with reporting analytics.
• Build and lead a high-performing team.

Skills

Inventory management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Analytics

ERP systems (Oracle a plus)

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Global supply chain

Financial acumen

Omnichannel experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP

Data analysis tools

Job description

SKIMS is seeking a Director of Inventory Operations to lead global inventory management, ATS governance, and order management across our omnichannel business. Reporting to the VP of Planning, this role will optimize availability, productivity, and end-to-end visibility from PO through receipt.

You will build scalable processes and partner across Merchandise Planning, Commercial Planning, Retail, Digital, Finance, and Technology to drive margin and efficiency across markets.