Manager Merchandise Operations 2 - Inventory

Summary The Manager, Merchandise Operations 2 leads the Inventory organization to drive operational excellence and transformation across merchandising and supply chain. This role balances day-to-day execution of core buy-cycle processes with longer-term process and tooling improvements while leading large, multi-layered teams through change. The manager uses data, cross-functional influence, and performance metrics to improve efficiency, speed, and quality in supplier onboarding, item setup, and ordering execution. Responsibilities Lead, develop, and manage an organization of approximately 100 team members, including ~10 people leaders. Drive change leadership and execution for process evolution, tooling adoption, and operating model shifts. Ensure reliable execution of core inventory and buy-cycle processes at scale while identifying opportunities for improvement. Define, monitor, and act on KPIs and performance metrics to inform priorities and drive improvements. Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, supply chain, stores, digital, product, analytics, and technology teams. Engage senior leadership to surface risks, align on priorities, and drive decisions. Requirements Bachelor’s degree required. 5+ years of experience in merchandising, operations, supply chain, or related fields. Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-layered organizations and people leaders. Proven ability to lead teams through change, ambiguity, and evolving business priorities. Advanced Excel skills and strong ability to synthesize data to support decision-making. Excellent written and verbal communication with strong cross-functional influencing skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr brobstongroup.com - Jobboard