Instock Manager Job Description
Instock manager
provides lean Six Sigma and/or other supply chain processes related training through Supply Chain Academy or at other required occasions.
Instock Manager Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Defining, measuring, executing on an inventory plan and availability business goals of the Kindle group
Driving improvement in inventory availability, increasing inventory efficiency and ensuring that the company makes efficient supply chain decisions
Planning purchasing and allocation decisions in conjunction with the larger Kindle team
Driving improvements to inventory management processes over time, including identifying buying systems improvements and improving overall supply chain efficiency
Planning for future demand events by working with teams coordinating merchandising and publicity events
Support the sourcing strategy (direct or indirect supply, priority brands and selection) across categories
Assist vendors to set-up promotions and merchandising activities and coordinate with the local site merchandising teams to execute these initiatives
Participate in day-to-day back office operational aspects of the category, including gathering and addressing customer feedback & business improvement initiatives
Build internal and external metric reports to monitor vendor performance
Ensure all inventory systems and processes meet the needs of the business
Instock Manager Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Instock Manager
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the instock manager job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, MBA, Mathematics, Operations Management, Finance, Information Systems Management, Business/Administration, Economics, Graduate
Skills for Instock Manager
Desired skills for instock manager include:
SQL
Global supply chain
Manufacturing
Regulatory requirements
Business Intelligence Platform
Clothing & fashion industry working for major retailers
Consumables industry and their purchasing and supply chain challenges
Microsoft Office Excel
Tableau
Excel
Desired experience for instock manager includes:
Retail or wholesale business experience -- a strong plus
Sound business judgment and strong analytical thinking skills proven track record of taking ownership and delivering results
Graduate degree in Business, Engineering or a Supply Chain/Operations discipline
Graduate preferably with an engineering degree and work experience in account management and planning and inventory management
Strong business judgment with a track record of successfully supporting negotiations and overall relationship management
MBA studies
Instock Manager Examples
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Instock Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of instock manager. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for instock manager
- Perform audits of inventory management-related tools and systems ensuring settings are correct and optimized
- Achieve excellent in-stock rates for new city launches
- Ensure efficient launch process for inventory management, including forecasting and purchasing
- Develop reports and tools to improve our ability to monitor and control inventory flows during launches in a scalable way
- Extract data from OracleSQL and MySQL databases
- Work with internal teams to drive tool and process improvements of the new city launches
- Lead Furniture’s planned transportation initiatives across the category
- Lead the Delivery Experience initiatives including Heavy Bulky delivery experience and ship speed initiatives
- Manage an instock team responsible for forecasting, ordering, managing inventory health and analytics
- Partner with internal teams to help drive tools and process improvements that affect forecasting and replenishment
Qualifications for instock manager
- An MBA with a quantitative focus, or advanced degrees in Operations Management, Mathematics/Engineering
- Six sigma or related experience is a plus
- Minimum of 4 years in supply chain, inventory or operations management, general management, and/or product management
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related fields
- The right candidate thrives in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel process
- A background (3+ years) in buying, planning, product management, project management, financial analysis and/or marketing
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Instock Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for an instock manager. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for instock manager
- Leading, managing and motivating a team of Instock Managers
- Setting direction and strategy for the team
- Optimize turns and inventory health
- Develop reports and tools to improve our ability to monitor and control inventory flows in a scalable way
- Ensure efficient inbound and outbound inventory flows and health, including forecasting, purchasing, and removing unproductive inventory
- Work with internal teams to drive tool and process improvements
- Manage a team of 3-5 instock managers
- Maintain excellent instock rates for owned region or category
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve inventory health
- Work with internal teams to help drive tools and process improvements that affect purchasing and procurement workflows
Qualifications for instock manager
- Ability to operate clearly in an ambiguous environment
- Ability to use data and metrics
- Superior analytical abilities and quantitative skills
- High threshold for working in an ambiguous, fast paced, start-up like environment – figuring it out and adapting as you go
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Operations, Engineering, Statistics, Marketing or Finance
- Sound business judgment and strong analytical thinking skills proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
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Instock Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of instock manager. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for instock manager
- Control budgets and deliver actions to to meet inventory targets
- Monitor and improve inventory KPIs
- Drive system and process enhancements and automation with key internal teams
- Secure and maintain appropriate on-hand inventory levels, based on projected forecasts
- Maintain appropriate and balanced inventory levels across EU marketplaces, adjusting supply as necessary to keep each geography locally in stock
- Manage inventory health, identifying at risk SKUs and working cross-functionally with demand teams to ensure appropriate pricing and/or marketing programs are put into place
- Build best practices and processes to effectively manage our in-stock position and process for placing initial and replenishment inventory commitments
- Plan for new product and marketplace launches, expanding assortment, forecasting new demand and securing supply to support successful launches
- Manage vendor and supplier partners to accurately set and meet product volume requirements
- Use the best data available from multiple sources and forecasting models to accurately predict trends and volume
Qualifications for instock manager
- A background (5+ years) in consulting, account management, product management, project management, financial analysis and/or supply chain management
- The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for retail, a high level of flexibility, commitment, and a sense of humor
- Track record of taking ownership and driving results in an environment where tactical and strategic activities are expected to be driven in parallel
- Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced
- 5+ years of relevant experience in inventory planning, operations/supply chain management and/or general management
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business or certificate of completion of studies
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Instock Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of instock manager. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for instock manager
- Work with the Fresh Lot Instock team to bring end of life product to PreOwned team in a fast and efficient manner
- Deliver the right balance of inventory availability and inventory health for our kitchen partners to prepare world class food
- Partner with internal teams to help drive process improvements, short term tools, and long term systems for purchasing, inventory, and vendor management workflows
- Lead direct reports and appropriately distribute operational and strategic responsibilities across the team
- Hiring and developing talent, and day-to-day team management
- Diligent placement, confirmation and tracking of orders
- Development and disciplined implementation of clear process guidelines and timelines from order initiation to receiving the products at our fulfillment centers
- Controlling of actual inventory level and inventory quality versus the plan
- Proactive participation in relevant buying and planning projects – with a strong technical and tool component
- Creation and analysis of weekly reports tracking availability, inventory level and other relevant metrics
Qualifications for instock manager
- 3+ year managing and developing 3+ direct reports
- Several years of professional experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
- Several years supply chain, inventory management, retail and/or project management experience
- 4+ years’ experience in operations, planning, finance, or consulting
- English fluent, any other language is a plus
- Ecole de commerce ou d’ingénieur de premier plan
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Instock Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of instock manager. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for instock manager
- Close partnering with other teams
- Work closely with internal teams and external vendors to drive the vendor compliance and shorten vendor delivery lead time
- Maintain vendor relationship and work on vendor performance improvement through daily communication, training session
- Help define and later execute upon the operational business requirements to launch products in a new country
- Developing and owning strategic business plans for the business unit tactical execution
- Ability to negotiate with Supply Chain leads of head vendors to find and implement sustainable win/win opportunities that will improve the overall business for both parties
- Manage the Instock function of the Home business including demand planning, ordering and capacity management
- Create scalable Instock systems and processes by working with Tech and Product teams, vendor operations, and vendor management teams
- Track key customer experience metrics and drive improvements across them by building actionable plans that are scalable with the growing business
- Influence SCOT teams in building support and resources for projects and initiatives
Qualifications for instock manager
- Minimum 6 ans supply chain
- 8+ years of relevant experience in retail, operations, and/or business management with a proven history of delivering results
- Exceptional leadership experience including, building and scaling teams
- Strong understanding of data and demonstrated success in driving processes are required
- 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, or Inventory Management or equivalent experience such as Consulting, Finance, or Operations, with 3+ years of experience managing high-performing teams
- Masters in Engineering or Supply Chain preferred