Sram - Indianapolis, IN
posted 5 days ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Indianapolis, IN
1,001-5,000 employees
Social Assistance
About the position
The Inventory and Sales Operations Manager will oversee the daily management of the supply chain from manufacturing to consumer for both direct-to-consumer and retail business, specifically focusing on Velocio. The role aims to optimize inventory levels and ensure on-time delivery while fostering strong relationships with suppliers and internal customers. The manager will also promote a continuous improvement approach to enhance the fulfillment of high-quality riding apparel for cyclists.
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.
