VP, Global Inventory Management

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html .

Job Details

General Summary

Leads a team of ~60 people managing consumable inventory valued at ~$6B across all ~19k stores and ~30 Distribution Centers. Responsible for forecasting, ordering, and determining inventory levels at all locations within the supply chain. Collaborate extensively with merchandising, finance, and the distribution centers and transportation to effectively manage capital and drive in-stocks for the company.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Define strategy, set priorities, and deliver year over year improvement plans in all major KPIs including in-stock, service level, forecast accuracy/bias, working capital, team productivity, etc.
• Drive in-stocks to target by identifying, resolving, and developing processes to productively manage inventory.
• Collaborate with merchants to support key initiatives and to drive their business.
• Build relationships with vendors and work together to deliver win-win initiatives and support Dollar General’s growth.
• Train and develop demand chain team to become independent problem solvers
• Support the broader supply chain including inbound transportation, outbound transportation, and distribution centers to achieve cross-functional success.
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Analytical problem solving - use data to root cause problems and develop impactful solutions
• Conceptual problem solving – create a multitude of ideas and potential solutions to a problem
• Cross-functional collaboration – build relationships throughout the organization
• Productivity management – ability to manage a team
• Agility – be able to react quickly to incoming information and pivot to resolve the biggest problems
  
  

Work Experience &/or Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business required; MBA preferred.
• 10-15 years of retail leadership experience with five or more years executive management experience in a publicly traded retailing company.
• Experience in a billion dollar plus retail growth company preferred.