Inventory Management Manager

Remote · USD 125,000-150,000 / year · 5-8 years experience · Remote · Posted Sep 29, 2026

At a glance

The Inventory Management Manager owns the strategy and decision-making for MISUMI Americas' inventory function.
This role coordinates with Procurement, Data Management, and IT teams to set replenishment strategies, govern make-to-order transitions, and lead dead stock reduction programs.
The position ensures inventory decisions align with the Broad & Shallow stocking framework and the Distribution Curation & Value Selling Strategy.

Define replenishment parameters, govern reorder points, monitor excess positions, and determine MTO/Stock mode transitions.
Run the new SKU selection tool, apply Pre-Entry Scoring Gate guidelines, and manage the internal stocking request workflow.
Analyze stock turnover, manage the replenishment order list, and lead the Monthly Inventory Health Review.
Lead dead stock and excess reduction programs across promotion, fire sale/bundling, and physical disposal tracks.
Ensure inventory actions align with the Distribution Curation & Value Selling Strategy.
Contribute inventory-health data and recommendations to the Product Curation Council.
Lead supplier-facing inventory coordination including MOQ renegotiation, return/rotation agreements, and consignment terms.
Maintain and contribute to the Quality Management System (QMS).

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
5–8 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain operations, or category management.
Demonstrated ownership of inventory strategy and P&L outcomes such as dead stock reduction, working capital improvement, or fill rate performance.
Strong command of inventory planning principles including safety stock, reorder points, MTO/MTS switching, demand forecasting, and SKU lifecycle management.
Skilled at coordinating cross-functional execution through influence.
Proficient in data analysis tools such as Excel and Google Sheets.
Experience with ERP or inventory planning systems.
Ability to travel approximately 10–15% annually for supplier meetings, distribution center visits, and trade shows.

Primarily a remote, office-based role.
Must be able to travel and occasionally lift and handle products or stock items for inventory review or disposal coordination.