Inventory Planning Manager

The role

The Inventory Planning Manager owns the strategy and decision-making for the inventory function. This person determines stocking levels, replenishment strategy, and dead stock reduction programs.

What you will do

• Own inventory strategy and decision-making across assigned SKU categories
• Define replenishment parameters and govern reorder points
• Monitor excess positions and determine MTO to Stock mode transitions
• Run the new SKU selection tool and own the internal stocking request workflow
• Analyze stock turnover and own the replenishment order list
• Lead dead stock and excess reduction programs
• Ensure inventory actions align with the Distribution Curation & Value Selling Strategy
• Lead supplier-facing inventory coordination including MOQ renegotiation and consignment terms
• Maintain and contribute to the QMS

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
• 5–8 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain operations, or category management
• Demonstrated ownership of inventory strategy and P&L outcomes
• Strong command of inventory planning principles
• Skilled at coordinating cross-functional execution through influence
• Proficient in data analysis tools (Excel, Google Sheets)
• Clear communicator
• Comfortable working independently in an ambiguous, fast-changing environment
• Ability to travel as needed (approximately 10–15% annually)
• Must be able to lift and handle products or stock items

Nice to have

• advanced degree
• experience with ERP or inventory planning systems (SAP or equivalent)
• experience with analytical tools such as Python and Sigma
• Experience in industrial distribution, mechanical components, or B2B manufacturing

About the company

MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. The company serves the Americas with operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago.