Associate Director, Instock Management

Our Opportunity:

Chewy is seeking an Associate Director, Instock Management- Hardgoods to join our Supply Chain Team! The Associate Director will lead a high-performing team of 4-5 Instock Managers while being responsible for all aspects of inventory management including (but not limited to): in stock strategy, demand planning, inventory performance, vendor improvement, key supply chain initiatives and internal cross-functional partnerships. This is a rare opportunity to work side by side with inquisitive, passionate, and highly motivated entrepreneurs in an amazing environment as we work together to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents (and partners) everywhere. We are looking for someone who has the skills, passion, and drive to succeed!

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 What You'll Do:

• Lead team of 4-5 Instock Managers
• Partner with technology and product teams to drive process & system improvements
• Maintain the relationship with complex suppliers and influence them to improve supply chain performance guided by Chewy’s strategic objectives.
• Lead multiple, large cross-functional projects and working groups.
• Develop key insights through data analysis of multiple, large data sets that drive improvement across Chewy’s broader supply chain.
• Develop project white papers and project plans through direct ownership of specific initiatives and ability to influence/direct cross functional partners.
• Develop scalable solutions that have application across Chewy’s broader supply chain leading to new cross-functional processes.
• Influence and negotiate with others to achieve win-win outcomes. Understand the end to end supply chain and develop efficient solutions that benefit total Chewy.
• Lead the design, validation and implementation of standard methodologies within the Instock organization.

 What You'll Need:

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business Administration or Business Management
• MBA preferred
• 8+ years of supply chain experience
• Current managerial responsibility of a team of 3+
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional stake holders, influence decisions, and recommend a course of action based on data analytics
• Ability to think creatively and build innovative solutions to complex challenges
• Ability to drive process improvement with a focus on automation and continuous improvement
• Ability to operate and scale in a growing, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
• Superior organizational, self-motivation and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding in purchasing, forecasting and inventory management systems
• Proven record of building teams, developing solutions, and delivering results
• Previous demand planning, supply planning, inventory management is a requirement
• Private Label experience a plus
• Advanced technical skills with MS Excel, SQL and/or Tableau skills preferred
• Position may require some travel

A Plus if You Have:

• Ecommerce experience
• Tableau, R, Python, or KNIME experience
• Experience with traditional Project Management
• Lean/Six Sigma experience

Compensation & Benefits:

Our salary range for a Associate Director, Instock Management position is $149,000.00 - $245,000.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k, and a new hire and annual equity grant.

We offer different types of insurance, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Salaried-exempt team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.