Hybrid Senior Inventory & Procurement Leader

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG); Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Yearly Holiday Bonus

Job summary

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is seeking a Senior Manager Inventory Management in Kansas City, KS, to lead a team responsible for inventory levels, planning, and supplier relations across multiple product categories.

You will direct forecasting, procurement execution, and performance management to drive service levels and turns, while aligning with AWG’s strategic objectives and culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5–8 years of buying or inventory management experience, 2–4 years in leadership.
• Retail/grocery industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; AWG system knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within IMD for assigned focus areas, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Lead, coach, and develop staff, including buying managers and turn buyers; participate in hiring and performance reviews.
• Monitor inventory performance metrics (turns, salvage, gains, DOH) to ensure profitability and alignment with financial goals.
• Oversee procurement of open market purchases and execution of sourcing strategies.
• Analyze sales trends and update forecasts to support promotional activity and seasonal demand.
• Collaborate with IMD Director, Merchandising, Traffic and division teams to optimize inventory performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytics

Forecasting

Inventory planning

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

AWG system knowledge

Job description

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is seeking a Senior Manager Inventory Management in Kansas City, KS, to lead a team responsible for inventory levels, planning, and supplier relations across multiple product categories.

You will direct forecasting, procurement execution, and performance management to drive service levels and turns, while aligning with AWG’s strategic objectives and culture.