Sr.Manager / Director of Logistics and Inventory - Chicago area

JOB TITLE: Sr.Manager/Director of Logistics and Inventory DEPARTMENT: Operations REPORTS TO: Vice PresidentPOSITION SCOPE This role is responsible for the development of the inventory planning & management for multiple products and multiple distribution models.  This includes execution of the merchandise flow plan such as achieving Distribution Center fill rates, inventory turnover, in-stock percentage, development and management of inventory reorder points, safety stock and inventory goals.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and manage to reorder points. Understand and maintain the required safety stocks for both domestic and import products.  Analyzes sales and stock levels to ensure that reorder recommendations made by the replenishment system reflect the sales trend, standards and turnover goals. Ensures the department/line estimates, forecasts and working plans reflect current conditions. Optimize the use of vendor DC’s for safety stock and just in time delivery models. Monitors inventory performance and direct appropriate mid-course corrections to forecast. Utilizes and maintains forecasting/planning tools to drive results. Conducts forecasting meeting with the vendor community to ensure proper production of merchandise to be purchased in the future. Develops Distribution Center (DC) level plans, for both domestic and import products, and integrating these plans with logistics and DC operating plans. Ensures that allocation strategy & replenishment system settings are tuned to optimize inventory productivity. Expertly utilizes the appropriate tools and levers to optimize in-stock and minimize unproductive inventories. Facilitates and completes the weekly/monthly recap with data and analysis. Supports the business review and line review processes with data and analysis. Selects appropriate replenishment strategies (weeks of coverage, review method, etc.). Maintains productive and supportive working relationships with market locations. Assist with performance analysis in preparation for Product Line Reviews. Makes quality inventory and purchase recommendations to the Merchant team. Conducts weekly staff meeting with the Inventory Analysts to motivate, educate, inform and develop the associates to accomplish all tasks necessary on a daily basis.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Detail oriented with strong managerial, planning, organization and project management skills Working knowledge of Merchandising Systems Required Leads others to adapt processes, solutions, successes, ideas, etc Makes quick, intelligent fact-based decisions Performs complex and highly detailed work with accuracy and precision Superior Systems & Analytical Skills Demonstrated Leadership abilities Prefer strong performance as Inventory Analyst 5 to 10 years of logistics and inventory management experience Education:  Bachelor Degree preferred.Computer Knowledge Requirements: MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook Our employees enjoy a casual, yet results-oriented environment where we value creativity, teamwork and innovation. To take your first step toward joining our winning team, please CLICK HERE.