Program Manager 2 - FC Inventory Positioning - HYBRID

Job Description

Inventory Positioning is seeking a highly organized and results-driven Program Manager 2 to lead critical initiatives that shape how we place inventory across our fulfillment network. This individual will be responsible for managing complex, cross-functional programs that support our mission to optimize inventory placement, reduce fulfillment costs, and improve speed-to-customer. 

In this role, you will drive execution across multiple workstreams, build alignment among stakeholders, and leverage data to support strategic decision-making. You'll collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, NMG, Product Management, Technology, and Merchandising to ensure inventory is positioned efficiently and aligned with customer expectations and JWN’s speed and cost goals. 

A Day in the Life...

Lead Strategic Workstreams 
Oversee 2–3 key initiatives supporting FC Inventory Positioning, such as: 

• Vendor Exemption Management: Coordinate cross-functional exemption processes and governance 

• GWP Placement & Exhaust Strategy: Guide strategy development and execution 

• Channel Receipts and Inventory Management: Own and optimize the process, including planning calendars, system alignment (e.g., Quantrix APT), and stakeholder coordination 

Program Management  

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables 

• Identify risks and roadblocks early, proposing solutions to keep programs on track 

• Maintain strong documentation and stakeholder updates to ensure transparency and alignment 

Analytics & Reporting 

• Leverage Tableau dashboards and reporting suites to track KPIs and surface insights  

• Analyze inventory trends and recommend data-driven strategies to improve placement effectiveness 

     Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Build and maintain relationships with key partners across Merchandising, Assortment Planning, Operations, Supply Chain, and Technology 

• Ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and execution plans, with the customer experience top of mind 

You’ve Own this if you have… 

• 3-5+ years in program or project management; experience in supply chain, merchandising, or inventory planning is a plus 

• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to manage multiple initiatives concurrently 

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; able to influence at all levels of the organization. 

• Comfortable collaborating with both senior leaders and front-line teams 

• Proficient in Excel; experience with Tableau and SQL preferred 

• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations 

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities 

• Customer-focused, data-driven, and solution-oriented 

• Proactive problem solver who brings clarity and momentum to complex challenges 

• Highly capable of navigating through ambiguity, leading independently, thinking