VMI Strategy Leader | Inventory & Partner Growth

Altria Group, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Altria Group Distribution Company in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a Senior Manager, Vendor Managed Inventory to lead the VMI program, align with customer and enterprise priorities, and influence inventory decisions across a large wholesale network.

You will build partnerships with customers, translate demand signals into replenishment strategies, and develop a high-performing team while contributing to growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA/Master's or equivalent experience preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, customer supply chain, demand planning, inventory management, or related leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, inventory management, replenishment, and wholesale distribution operations.
• Experience leveraging planning, forecasting, and inventory management systems to drive business decisions and improve operational performance.
• Demonstrated success building trusted partnerships and influencing customers and stakeholders through thoughtful recommendations, collaboration, and shared problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, execution, and evolution of AGDC's Vendor Managed Inventory program, ensuring alignment to customer, AGDC, and Enterprise priorities.
• Own inventory performance across a portfolio representing a significant share of enterprise revenue, translating demand, inventory, and supply signals into effective replenishment and inventory strategies.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with wholesale distribution customers, fostering trust, collaboration, and mutual success.
• Identify risks and opportunities across the customer network and develop strategies that improve customer experience, inventory performance, business results, and the overall strength of customer partnerships.
• Partner across Sales, Customer Supply Chain, Trade Distribution, Finance, and IT to deliver business results and enhance customer outcomes.
• Provide AGDC leadership with insights and recommendations that drive informed decision making and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, building organizational capability through coaching, talent development, organizational design, and leading teams through change while fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Supply chain

Inventory management

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Altria Group Distribution Company in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a Senior Manager, Vendor Managed Inventory to lead the VMI program, align with customer and enterprise priorities, and influence inventory decisions across a large wholesale network.

You will build partnerships with customers, translate demand signals into replenishment strategies, and develop a high-performing team while contributing to growth and operational excellence.