Senior Inventory Strategist

Purpose This isn’t a traditional inventory role focused on simply managing replenishment. It is a strategic, high‑visibility position where you’ll influence inventory decisions that directly impact sales, vendor performance, customer experience, and millions in working capital across a fast‑growing retail organization. As a Senior Inventory Strategist, you’ll partner closely with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Store Operations, and vendors to solve complex inventory challenges, improve in‑stock performance, and build smarter forecasting and replenishment strategies. You’ll own categories, lead projects, analyze large data sets, and help drive the business forward through data‑backed decision‑making. Responsibilities Build and execute inventory and replenishment strategies that maximize in‑stock levels while improving inventory productivity and turns. Use forecasting, analytics, and inventory trends to proactively identify risks, opportunities, and operational gaps before they impact the business. Partner with merchants, vendors, logistics teams, and stores to manage inventory flow across distribution centers and retail locations. Leverage SQL, Excel, Power BI, and internal systems to analyze performance, uncover root causes, and tell clear business stories through data. Manage purchase orders, allocations, vendor performance, and long‑lead‑time inventory planning across high‑SKU categories. Lead strategic inventory projects and influence assortment, forecasting, and replenishment decisions that support company growth. Qualifications Experience in inventory strategy, replenishment, demand planning, forecasting, allocation, or supply chain analytics within a retail environment. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret raw data and turn it into actionable business recommendations. Advanced Excel skills and experience with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, DFIO, SAP, or similar analytical tools. Confidence partnering cross‑functionally with merchants, vendors, and operational leaders in a fast‑paced business environment. Ability to communicate difficult business realities with clarity, confidence, and data‑backed insights. Proactive mindset with strong ownership, project‑management instincts, and the ability to operate independently without heavy oversight. Minimum Eligibility Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred. Critical thinking skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions. Strong self‑starter with ability to work with minimal supervision. Detail‑oriented, organized, and action‑oriented with accountability for responsibilities. Ability to adapt well in a dynamic retail corporate environment. Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel. DFIO forecasting and replenishment solution knowledge is a plus. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including effective communication with all levels of management. Strong computer skills and ability to multi‑task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast‑paced environment. Essential Functions Develop the inventory and replenishment strategy for assigned SKUs and locations. Participate in product line reviews and partner with merchandising and stores teams to influence product assortment to maximize in‑stocks and inventory turns. Recommend opportunities to merchandising and regional merchandising to adjust visual presentation settings and job size parameters to maximize inventory turns and sales; focus on maintaining higher in‑stock for top SKUs in area of responsibility. Keep Running Line Program SKUs in stock at each store while minimizing inventory investment to maximize inventory productivity. Generate sales forecasts for new and existing items, improving accuracy over time. Identify root cause drivers of poor in‑stocks and turnover and provide actions to improve results. Partner with stores on forecast and replenishment settings as well as manual order needs. Produce necessary allocations and own purchase order responsibility from domestic and import vendors to keep both distribution centers and stores in stock. Collaborate with vendors to improve on‑time and complete shipments. Reduce discontinued inventory investment to Recommend strategies to minimize inventory investment to improve turns and ensure compliance to the company’s "Open to Buy" constraints. Mentor new hires and other strategists on systems and best practices training. Have ownership of either multiple categories or multiple regions. Benefits & Rewards Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level. 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other insurance plans (subject to eligibility criteria). Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates; paid holidays plus a personal holiday; paid volunteer time off that starts on day one. Equal Employment Opportunity Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above. #J-18808-Ljbffr Floor & Decor Holdings Inc.