Inventory Strategy & Performance Lead

FHLB Des Moines

Rahway (NJ)

On-site

USD 123,400 - 185,200

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sysco Guest Supply, LLC is seeking a Senior Manager of Inventory Strategy & Performance in Rahway, NJ to lead strategic direction, execution, and oversight of inventory health, customer service levels, capacity planning, and demand alignment. You will mentor a team focused on optimizing inventory performance and driving supply chain efficiency using data-driven decisions.

You will partner with field leadership and operations across functions, identify trends, and implement initiatives to improve

Qualifications

  • MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 5–7 years in supply chain operations, demand planning, or inventory management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data sets.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction to the Inventory Performance Managers.
  • Develop strategic initiatives to improve inventory performance and service reliability.
  • Identify inventory performance gaps and create action plans for improvement.
  • Monitor and analyze service levels across customer segments and geographies.
  • Lead service level root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
  • Direct analysis of Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) at USBL and category levels.
  • Monitor inventory levels across customer groups to align with forecasted demand and service expectations.
  • Champion initiatives to reduce excess inventory while maintaining service targets.
  • Supervise reporting and reduction strategies for aged and obsolete inventory.
  • Lead development and execution of reserve capacity strategies by temperature zone.
  • Partner with stakeholders to advise on demand forecasting strategies.
  • Deliver monthly performance reports and insights to executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership
Analytical skills
Communication
Forecasting
Inventory management
Excel
Power BI
ERP systems
SAP
JDA
Oracle

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

SAP
JDA
Oracle
Excel
Power BI

Job description

Sysco Guest Supply, LLC is seeking a Senior Manager of Inventory Strategy & Performance in Rahway, NJ to lead strategic direction, execution, and oversight of inventory health, customer service levels, capacity planning, and demand alignment. You will mentor a team focused on optimizing inventory performance and driving supply chain efficiency using data-driven decisions.

You will partner with field leadership and operations across functions, identify trends, and implement initiatives to improve

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