Manager – Supply Chain Inventory Excellence

Position Overview

The Supply Chain Inventory Excellence Manager leads inventory analytics, shortage control, SOX governance, and inventory control across multiple Distribution Centers, driving inventory accuracy, loss reduction, compliance, and operational performance through data-driven insights and continuous improvement. This role oversees inventory controls, audits, reconciliations, and reporting, identifying risks, resolving root causes, and implementing sustainable solutions while partnering with Operations, Finance, Asset Protection, and Internal Audit to strengthen controls, optimize inventory performance, and develop a high-performing team of Analysts.

With oversight from the Director, Inventory Control, leads network-wide audits, operational reviews, and inventory control assessments to evaluate control effectiveness, identify process gaps, quantify risk, and drive continuous improvement. Partners with Distribution Center Operations, Asset Protection, Finance/Accounts Payable, Internal Audit, and Supply Chain leadership to communicate inventory risks, audit findings, and performance trends, translating analytical insights into data-driven strategies that strengthen controls, reduce shortages, improve inventory performance, and enhance operational excellence across the network.
Leads and develops a team of Inventory Analysts (Levels I, II, and III), fostering a culture of analytical rigor, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. Oversees inventory analytics, KPI reporting, and root cause investigations to identify trends, quantify risks, and deliver actionable business insights. Execution leader responsible for performance metrics, develops analytical capabilities, and provides coaching and performance leadership to strengthen reporting, inventory controls, and problem-solving skills, driving measurable business outcomes and organizational effectiveness.

A Day in the Life

• Inventory Analytics, Reporting & Performance Management
  Lead inventory analytics, KPI reporting, dashboard development, and performance monitoring by analyzing inventory trends, variances, shrink, cycle count results, and operational metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable insights that drive inventory accuracy and business performance.

• Inventory Controls, Compliance & Governance
  Executes and monitors inventory controls, SOX compliance activities, KPIs, audit procedures, user-access reviews, and inventory-control standards established by Supply Chain leadership. Escalates identified control gaps and recommends corrective actions for Director approval.

• Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
  Conduct root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, control failures, receiving issues, and operational variances; partner cross-functionally to implement corrective actions, process improvements, best practices, and system enhancements that improve efficiency and measurable business outcomes.

• Inventory Operations & Financial Management
  Coordinates inventory control operations/data, including cycle counting, inventory research, exception reporting, reconciliations, adjustments, inventory disposition, and documentation required for monthly and year-end inventory reporting, accruals, and financial close activities, subject to review and approval by the Director, Inventory Control.

• Leadership & Talent Development
  Provides day-to-day leadership to Inventory Analysts, including work allocation, quality review, coaching, performance management, and technical capability development.

• Strategic Partnership & Risk Management
  Partner with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Asset Protection, Internal Audit, and external stakeholders to address inventory and vendor-related issues, support loss reduction initiatives, and provide inventory analysis for disaster recovery and business continuity efforts.

You'll Come With

Basic Qualifications:  

• 5+ years of inventory control, accounting, or related operational experience within a warehouse, distribution center, logistics, or retail environment
• 2+ years of experience analyzing and reconciling inventory variances, financial adjustments, and operational data to support business decisions
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and driving performance in a fast-paced operational environment, or 1+ year of leadership experience with Burlington Stores
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse and inventory management systems, including WMS/Manhattan, Synapse, Oracle, CMS, Dematic, or similar enterprise applications
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure operational compliance through data-driven decision making

Preferred Qualifications:  

• BA / BS preferred
• Knowledge of SQL Developer
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to lead and manage a rapidly changing, fast paced, collaborative environment and culture

• Ability to analyze results, develop conclusions, and implement strategies

• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Strong balance of operational and business aptitude and comprehension

• Ability to manage and partner with resources across various business units

• Ability to interact with all levels, vendors, carriers, 3rd party providers and internal stakeholders.

• Proficient with Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, Power Point)

• Flexible work schedule that may be required during peak season for non-standard work hours.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to travel up to 25%

• Ability to sit at computer researching for long periods of time.

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

• Standing / bending / lifting throughout the day.
• Frequent exposure to dust, high levels of noise and moving machinery

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here! 

Compensation Range: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00