INVENTORY & SALES OPERATIONS MANAGER

Sram - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Indianapolis, IN

1,001-5,000 employees

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About the position

The Inventory and Sales Operations Manager at SRAM Corporation will oversee the supply chain management from manufacturing to consumer, specifically for the Velocio brand. This role focuses on optimizing inventory levels and ensuring on-time delivery while fostering relationships with suppliers and internal teams. The manager will implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance the fulfillment of high-quality riding apparel.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the high-level mechanics of Velocio's supply chain between manufacturing and fulfillment to riders and partners.
• Accountable for a strategic understanding and the continued management of Velocio inventory.
• Manage ERP System for purchasing inventory flows and product data.
• Maintain product master including categorizations, composition, HTS coding etc.
• Collaborate with sales, product and marketing in the creation of product go-live plans.
• Monitor product pricing based on manufacturing costs, duty and freight.
• Manage and execute purchasing for new and existing product.
• Monitor and analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock and develop processes for timely re-order of core product.
• Forecast demand based on historical data, market trends and sales projection.
• Determine purchase quantities based on demand and accounting for material and production MOQs.
• Prepare inventory reporting for management.
• Inform sales and marketing of sell-through and highlight overstock/slow-moving styles.
• Key player in DTC brand integration to SRAM sales and operations planning and purchasing processes including ERP migration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in supply chain management, business administration or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain management, operations, or planning (specifically related to the apparel, cycling, or outdoor industries).
• Experience with inventory management system(s) and forecasting.
• Proficient in an ERP system, MS-Office and Google Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data quickly and make recommendations based on findings.
• Highly collaborative team player and able to work independently, as needed.