Senior Inventory Planning Lead — Strategy & Forecasting

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Arkansas; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Manager, Inventory Planning, in Arkansas. The role emphasizes developing inventory strategies to ensure optimal stock levels and overseeing demand forecasting and purchasing workflows. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience in inventory planning, including leadership experience. Strong skills in advanced Excel and ERP systems are required. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, including annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain, or demand planning, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong experience managing purchase orders, vendor relationships, and inventory control processes.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced inventory planning strategies to ensure the right products meet demand.
• Analyze historical sales data and market trends to create accurate demand forecasts.
• Oversee the creation and management of purchase orders and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Inventory Management & Planning

Forecasting & Demand Analysis

Purchase Order Management

ERP Systems & Data Analytics

Supplier & Cross-Functional Communication

Strategic Thinking & Leadership

Process Improvement

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Advanced Excel

Job description

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Manager, Inventory Planning, in Arkansas. The role emphasizes developing inventory strategies to ensure optimal stock levels and overseeing demand forecasting and purchasing workflows. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience in inventory planning, including leadership experience. Strong skills in advanced Excel and ERP systems are required. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, including annual bonuses.