IMD Manager

AWG Enterprises L.L.C.

Kansas City (KS)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Allow

Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

401(k) with 4% match along with 3其他贡献

Tuition Reimbursement

Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Wellness Program

Yearly Holiday Bonus

Job summary

AWG Enterprises L.L.C. in Kansas City, KS, is seeking a Senior Manager of Inventory Management to lead a busy team and drive service levels across Dry Grocery, Frozen, Dairy, Health Beauty & Wellness, and more.

You will shape inventory planning, oversee buyer teams, and partner with cross-functional groups to align supply with demand. The role emphasizes strategic and tactical thinking, mentoring talent, and implementing improvements across turns, DOH, and supplier relationships, all while

Qualifications

5–8 years in buying or inventory management.
2–4 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Retail or grocery industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily IMD operations for assigned focus areas.
Achieve service level, inventory, and availability targets.
Lead and develop staff including buying managers and turn buyers.
Monitor inventory metrics: turns, salvage, gains, and DOH.
Oversee procurement of open market purchases with trading partners.
Analyze sales trends and update forecasts for promotions and seasonal demand.
Collaborate with IMD Director, Merchandising, Traffic, and division teams.
Support supply chain improvements and inbound compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Forecasting

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AWG system knowledge

Job description

Work Model:Hybrid

Department: Inventory Management (IMD)

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The Senior Manager of Inventory Management is a key leader within HGS and Grocery Procurement, responsible for driving service levels, inventory control, inventory turns, and inventory planning. This role leads a team of managers and buyers overseeing the purchasing of inventory supporting $6+ billion in Dry Grocery, Frozen, Ice Cream, Dairy, Health Beauty & Wellness, General Merchandise, and Specialty Foods products. The Senior Manager partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence and alignment with company objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Leadership: Oversee daily operations within IMD for assigned focus areas ensuring responsibilities are executed effectively while fostering a culture of collaboration, integrity, and accountability.
Performance Management: Support achievement of service level, inventory, and availability targets. Translate organizational goals into actionable priorities, monitor trends, and implement improvements across Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and HGS.
Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop staff, including buying managers and turn buyers. Participate in hiring, performance management, and succession planning efforts.
Inventory Oversight: Monitor inventory performance metrics including turns, salvage, gains, and Days on Hand (DOH) to ensure profitability and alignment with financial goals.
Procurement Execution: Oversee procurement of open market purchases through trading partners, ensuring effective execution of sourcing strategies.
Forecasting & Analysis: Analyze sales trends and update forecasts to support promotional activity and seasonal demand.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IMD Director, Merchandising, Traffic, and division teams to optimize inventory performance and strengthen vendor relationships.
Supply Chain Optimization: Support initiatives with vendors and internal teams to improve inbound compliance and overall supply chain performance.
Culture & Values: Champion AWG Ways (Be Kind, Be Collaborative, Be Proactive, Be Innovative, Be Exceptional) and core principles HATS (Humility, Accountability, Transparency, Serving).

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with ADA guidelines.

Position Requirements

Experience: 5–8 years of buying or inventory management experience, with 2–4 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Industry Knowledge: Retail experience, preferably within the grocery industry.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; AWG system knowledge preferred.

Strong strategic and tactical thinking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Effective communication across all organizational levels

Solid understanding of analytics, forecasting, and inventory planning

Ability to anticipate supply chain challenges and proactively implement solutions

Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills

Proven ability to develop and mentor talent

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2025 were $12.2 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com .