Director of Inventory Strategy & Optimization at Ajulia Executive Search – Ontario, California

• Location: Ontario, California
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #26052

Are you looking to take on a strategic leadership role driving enterprise-wide inventory optimization and supply chain performance? This exciting opportunity as a Director, Inventory Strategy & Optimization offers the chance to lead inventory strategy, reduce waste, improve service levels, and implement scalable best practices across multiple locations. This role is ideal for a strong supply chain leader with expertise in inventory economics, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the enterprise inventory strategy and replenishment analytics initiatives across the organization.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing inventory optimization and analytics team through coaching and capability development.
• Define and maintain inventory policies including segmentation strategies, service levels, safety stock models, and DIOH targets.
• Deliver actionable insights on inventory health, GMROI, cost structures, and service-level trade-offs to senior leadership.
• Influence sourcing, procurement, and assortment decisions using inventory and margin analytics.
• Prioritize inventory optimization and analytics initiatives based on enterprise value and measurable business impact.
• Ensure analytical assumptions and reporting methodologies align with Finance and executive leadership expectations.
• Drive organizational adoption and trust in inventory planning tools, policies, and replenishment strategies.
• Manage inventory and replenishment system policies including segmentation, service levels, buying parameters, and replenishment targets.
• Improve adoption, automation, and continuous improvement of system-generated replenishment targets and processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Five (5) + years of experience in inventory management, replenishment planning, supply chain analytics, procurement analytics, or related fields.
• Strong expertise in inventory economics, GMROI, service-level trade-offs, and working capital optimization.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate complex data into executive-level insights.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across Operations, Procurement, Finance, Commercial teams, and IT.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing analytics or optimization teams.
• Ability to drive adoption of analytical tools, inventory policies, and system-driven recommendations.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K)

Salary: $155K-$165K + 20% Bonus

Ask for: Brenna

Job Id: 26052

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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