Manager, Inventory, Planning & Allocation

The Inventory, Planning & Allocation Manager is responsible for monitoring and optimizing the inventory at the Rancho Cucamonga DC (Referred to as “DC” henceforth) ensuring efficient planning and allocation of products to meet the demand of the branches receiving from the DC. This role involves analyzing inventory levels, tracking demand patterns & fluctuations, and coordinating with vendors, replenishment and DC Operations teams to maintain optimal stock levels and balancing working capital requirements

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

•      Maintain DC List and continuously review item categories (Core Assortment, Opportunity Buys and Expanded Assortment)

•      Coordinate with RMM to track DC SKUs transferred to branches versus those delivered directly from vendors

•      Update the DC list and appropriate categories when new items are stocked at the DC

•      Coordinate with VP/GM/RMM to leverage Value lever methodology to evaluate and maintain high commercial value items in the DC

•      Identify initial slotting assignments when new items are ordered for the DC

•      Regularly review Agility locations to confirm location accuracy

•      Continuously review slotting for consolidation opportunities

•      Support the DC Ops team in periodically reviewing location setups to best match operational needs

•      Assign default locations to items and identify necessary default location changes

•      Continuously review and update the slotting file; Adhere to Slotting SOP and update in case of systematic process changes

•      Detailed tracking of inventory at the DC, Inbound and Outbound volume projections and analyze open purchase orders

•      Coordinate with Vendors for weekly inbound scheduling of Open Purchase Orders

•      Track the sales and branch inventory levels for DC SKUs; Flag or highlight items with below/above threshold days on hand to RMM/GM

•      Familiarize with SPO systems and review POs to the DC placed by RMM

•      Ensure adherence to SPO Standard Operating Procedures and update SPO SOP in case of systematic process changes

•      Work with VP/RMM/GM to drive 30-day inventory at the Branches and DC for DC Items

•      Perform cycle counting in a timely manner to ensure accurate stock levels and reconcile physical inventory with records in Agility

•      Coordinate with RMM/AGM/Outbound to ensure dispatch of high inventory and SLOB SKUs

•      Continuously monitor and review Expanded Assortment Inventory; Coordinate with RMM/Outbound to dispatch high inventory/Slow moving Expanded Assortment SKUs

•      Monitor key inventory related success metrics at the DC and drive improvement s

•      Continuously monitor and drive location allocation and Warehouse utilization%

Required Skills & Experience:

•     Proven experience in inventory management, planning, and allocation

•      Strong analytical skills and proficiency in inventory management software

•      Strong in Microsoft Excel

•      Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities

•      Effective communication and interpersonal skills

•      Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

•      Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency

•      Knowledge of supply chain and logistics principles

•      Experience in Agility and/or Microsoft Power BI is a plus

•      Certification in inventory management (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) is a plus

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 4-year college degree preferred.

REPORTS TO: General Manager

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: Regional Replenishment Manager, DC Operations

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: Vendors

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Limited

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Rancho DC On Site

Company Overview:

Sponsored by leading private equity firms, Leonard Green & Partners and Berkshire Partners, SRS Distribution (“SRS”) is a large, specialty distribution platform that operates a network of 650+ branch locations across 44 states. Since the company’s founding in 2008, SRS has achieved a best-in-class growth trajectory driven by the execution of 100+ acquisitions, the opening of 150+ new greenfield sites, and superior organic growth. SRS has an entrepreneurial mind-set and differentiates culture, which have been core tenants of its success and ability to attract talent in