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Inventory Manager leads a team of Inventory Management Analysts responsible for developing and executing procurement and inventory management strategies across the

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locations. This role ensures optimal product availability, minimizes waste and cost, and drives continuous improvement in forecasting, sourcing, and replenishment processes. This role provides strategic direction, oversees inventory performance, and collaborates cross-functionally with Merchandising, Marketing, Store Operations, Finance, IT, and Vendors to align inventory strategies with business objectives. This role is accountable for team performance, process optimization, and delivering fact-based recommendations that enhance category performance and operational efficiency. This role is segmented as Hybrid. You will be onsite in Rosemont, IL or West Linn, OR 3 days a week (Tuesday - Thursday) and Virtual Monday and Friday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee demand forecasting and inventory planning, ensuring accuracy by incorporating product movement, seasonality, and promotional activity. Optimize transportation costs through strategic order sizing, load consolidation, and delivery scheduling aligned with network capacity and routing constraints. Lead, coach, and develop a team of Inventory Management Analysts to achieve business and performance objectives. Maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve service issues such as delays, shortages, and quality concerns. Partner with Merchandising, Store Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to align inventory plans with business needs and market dynamics. Collaborate with Transportation and Operations teams to improve freight efficiency, analyze logistics performance, and drive continuous cost and service improvements. Establish and execute replenishment strategies to ensure alignment with company objectives and initiatives. Develop and monitor KPIs; analyze performance trends and deliver data-driven recommendations. Set clear goals, monitor performance, and provide ongoing feedback, training, and career development opportunities. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team environment. Drive actions to optimize service levels while minimizing out-of-stocks, spoilage, and excess or aging inventory. Ensure accuracy of demand forecasts by guiding team in adjusting parameters such as shelf life, lead time, order minimums, and safety stock. Monitor product movement, seasonality, promotional activity, and market trends to proactively adjust strategies. Lead process improvements, system adoption, and best practice implementation across

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Oversee assortment analysis and provide recommendations to improve category performance. Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION

Inventory Management Analysts

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

Regular interaction with Merchandising, Marketing, Store Operations, Finance, IT, and Leadership.

External:

Direct engagement with vendors, suppliers, and service providers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Hybrid:

This role is partially remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a combined home-based and office-based environment. Frequent use of computers and other communication tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience in purchasing, demand planning, inventory management, logistics, supply chain, or other relevant experience required. 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience. Experience with forecasting and inventory management in perishable and/or foodservice categories. Demonstrated success leading teams and driving process improvements. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Strong leadership and team development skills Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities Strategic thinking and business acumen Effective communication and stakeholder management Vendor negotiation and relationship management Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. High level of professionalism, accountability, and decision-making capability Travel up to 20%, including overnight.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Experience with systems such as Relex, Microsoft D365, PRISM, E3/AWR/Manugistics, or similar platforms. Experience in foodservice or retail. This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html. #LI-EG1 Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $100,000 - $155,000 •EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status•Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicación en español utilizando la configuración de su navegador o teléfono móvil. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información. Microsoft Edge Google Chrome Safari iPhone Androide US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more. US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here. US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Know Your Rights Pay Transparency policy statement is available here US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 866-960-5886. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.