Head of Inventory Strategy & Operations (Hybrid)

SNBR Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Dental & vision

Job summary

Sleep Number is seeking a Director of Inventory Planning & Operations in Minneapolis, MN to lead end-to-end inventory planning and execution across the network. You will drive strategies, deployment, and continuous improvement to optimize service levels, inventory investment, and efficiency in a hybrid work environment.

The role partners with Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Finance and Sales to align inventory with forecasted demand and business priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in inventory planning, supply chain, operations, or logistics.
• 5+ years leading managers and professional teams.
• Experience with multi-site distribution, fulfillment, manufacturing, or retail networks.
• Knowledge, Skills: ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) WMS platforms Inventory optimization tools Forecasting and replenishment solutions Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute inventory planning strategies that balance service levels, inventory investment, and business growth.
• Establish inventory targets, safety stock policies, replenishment parameters, and deployment strategies.
• Monitor inventory health and drive improvements in turns, fill rate, and working capital performance.
• Evaluate demand variability, lead times, and supply risks to ensure optimal inventory positioning.
• Reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Lead inventory operations across warehouses, distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and other network locations.
• Direct inventory control processes including cycle counting, physical inventories, reconciliations, and transaction accuracy.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of inventory discrepancies.
• Oversee inventory movement, transfers, and deployment activities.
• Partner with Demand Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Merchandising, and Operations leaders.
• Participate in S&OP and IBP processes.
• Align inventory plans with forecasted demand, capacity constraints, and business priorities.
• Support new product launches, promotional events, and seasonal inventory requirements.
• Escalate inventory risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Lead, coach, and develop inventory planning and operations teams.
• Establish performance goals, KPIs, and accountability measures.
• Build organizational capability and succession plans.
• Foster a culture focused on continuous improvement, customer service, and operational discipline.
• Drive employee engagement and talent retention initiatives.
• Develop and maintain inventory performance dashboards and scorecards.
• Analyze trends and identify opportunities to improve service, inventory efficiency, and productivity.
• Present operational performance and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Support financial planning and budget processes through inventory insights.
• Utilize analytics tools and inventory management systems to drive decisions.
• Lead inventory process improvement initiatives across planning and operations.
• Support implementation and optimization of ERP, WMS, and inventory planning systems.
• Introduce automation, standardization, and best practices.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence programs.
• Ensure scalability of inventory processes to support business growth.

Skills

Inventory planning

Operations leadership

ERP systems

WMS platforms

Forecasting

Excel & BI tools

Data analytics

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Sleep Number is seeking a Director of Inventory Planning & Operations in Minneapolis, MN to lead end-to-end inventory planning and execution across the network. You will drive strategies, deployment, and continuous improvement to optimize service levels, inventory investment, and efficiency in a hybrid work environment.

The role partners with Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Finance and Sales to align inventory with forecasted demand and business priorities.