VMI & Inventory Optimization Leader (Equity Eligible)

HP; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Generous time off policies

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

HP is seeking the Principal, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) & Inventory Economics to lead HP's global VMI strategy, inventory ownership, and working capital optimization. This role is accountable for balancing supply continuity, inventory risk, working capital, and financial performance through data-driven inventory decisions and governance.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives across Inventory Planning, Procurement, Finance, Operations, suppliers, and broker partners to optimize inventory

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, Procurement, Operations, Finance, or related disciplines.
• Strong expertise in inventory planning, VMI, supplier-owned inventory, inventory finance, and working capital optimization.
• Experience with excess inventory management, inventory recovery, supplier returns, or resale channels preferred.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional organizations and drive enterprise-scale transformation.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern HP's global VMI strategy, operating model, policies, and performance framework.
• Establish inventory entitlement and ownership strategies across suppliers, hubs, and factories.
• Optimize inventory levels based on demand variability, supply risk, service requirements, and lead times.
• Identify opportunities to shift inventory ownership to suppliers while maintaining operational performance.
• Drive inventory reduction, working capital improvements, and supply continuity.

Skills

Inventory planning

VMI strategy

Working capital

Cross-functional leadership

Analytics

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

HP is seeking the Principal, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) & Inventory Economics to lead HP's global VMI strategy, inventory ownership, and working capital optimization. This role is accountable for balancing supply continuity, inventory risk, working capital, and financial performance through data-driven inventory decisions and governance.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives across Inventory Planning, Procurement, Finance, Operations, suppliers, and broker partners to optimize inventory