Role Summary:
 

The Sr Specialist is responsible for driving end-to-end planning and inventory execution to ensure optimal in-stock, inventory health and business performance. This role integrates demand signals with inventory actions and partners cross-functionally to deliver strong business outcomes.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and inventory execution across assigned categories/divisions

• Ensure accuracy, timelines and compliance across all deliverables

• Monitor and manage key metrics such as Walk in Purchasibility, Availability, OOS and inventory health

• Leverage forecasts, promotions and seasonal trends to drive inventory decisions

• Lead medium to high complexity process ownership and captainships

• Build and enhance reporting tools, dashboards and templates

• Analyze business performance and provide actionable insights to stakeholders

• Identify risks/opportunities and drive timely resolution through collaboration and escalation

• Partner with global and cross-functional teams (supply chain, merchandising, stores, fulfilment optimization) to align on priorities

• Drive process improvements through automation, reporting enhancements, and best practices

• Support projects, deep dives and strategic initiatives for the team through strong collaboration and partnerships

Stakeholder Management

• Establish regular communication with MPLS and cross-functional partners

• Share business updates, challenges and insights consistently to build a strong global team

• Build strong relationships and drive alignment across teams

Basic Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to interpret data and translate into business actions

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• High attention to detail with strong execution rigor

Preference

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations/Retail/ Management, Business Administration or related discipline.

• Experience in Inventory Management, Demand Planning or retail operations

• Familiarity with reporting tools, dashboards, and automation (Excel, basic SQL, Data Visualization)

• Understanding of demand planning and inventory management concepts

Behaviors

• Demonstrates ownership and accountability

• Drives results with a focus on business impact

• Collaborates effectively across teams

• Continuously learns and improves processes