Senior Inventory Strategist — Hybrid (Remote Fridays)

Kohl's; Menomonee Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl's Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking a Senior Inventory Manager to lead category-level inventory strategies, drive sales and profitability, and optimize omni-channel performance. You will partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain, and Stores to align inventory with customer demand and business priorities.

Onsite Monday through Thursday with Friday work-from-home option, this role demands strategic thinking, data analysis, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into action.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication across functions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead category-level inventory and business strategies to drive sales, margin, and inventory productivity.
• Provide operational leadership across inventory planning, assortment execution, and cross-functional processes to ensure alignment with company objectives and best practices.
• Drive strategic initiatives including inventory flow optimization, seasonal transitions, climate strategies, and omni-channel performance.
• Analyze category performance and KPIs to identify risks and opportunities and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize service levels, customer choice, depth, sell-through, and weeks of supply.
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain, and Store teams to align inventory strategies with business goals.
• Support new business development initiatives, category-specific analysis, and evolving business priorities.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams and partners through clear priorities, communication, and accountability.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.
• Support critical business needs including inventory escalations, urgent requests, and shifting priorities.
• Additional tasks may be assigned

Skills

Business acumen

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization

Job description

Kohl's Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking a Senior Inventory Manager to lead category-level inventory strategies, drive sales and profitability, and optimize omni-channel performance. You will partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain, and Stores to align inventory with customer demand and business priorities.

Onsite Monday through Thursday with Friday work-from-home option, this role demands strategic thinking, data analysis, and a track record of