Director of Inventory Management

Responsibilities

• Own the inventory function end-to-end, from demand signal to final disposition, providing clear strategic direction and operational accountability across Demand Planning, Purchasing, Allocation, and Liquidations.
• Lead, develop, and retain team members across all four inventory functions; establish clear expectations, conduct regular performance conversations, and build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Set and manage Open-to-Buy budgets in collaboration with Finance and leadership; ensure purchasing decisions reflect inventory turn targets, cash flow constraints, and business priorities across all brands.
• Establish and maintain a structured inventory health review cadence; use segmentation data to identify and resolve overstock, slow-moving, and aged inventory positions before they become financial liabilities.
• Serve as the primary inventory liaison to Marketing, Merchandising, Product Innovation, Finance, and Operations; align planning decisions with assortment strategy, promotional calendars, and financial targets.
• Own and continuously improve the reporting and analytics infrastructure for inventory; ensure leadership has timely, accurate visibility into in-stock rates, inventory turns, aged inventory, GMROI, and Open-to-Buy status.
• Partner with Operations and 3PL/Logistics teams on inbound shipment timing, warehouse allocation, and inventory deployment across fulfillment destinations; optimize placement to minimize cost and transit time.
• Lead a structured liquidation program for slow-moving and aged inventory; maximize recovery rates while freeing warehouse capacity for productive, turning inventory.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning tools, systems configuration, and documented processes; advance team capabilities and reduce reliance on manual workarounds across all inventory functions.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve supply and inventory risks proactively; ensure leadership is never surprised by a stockout, overstock exposure, or supplier disruption.

Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports company-wide vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in inventory management, demand planning, or supply chain leadership, with at least 3 years in a people management or team leadership role.
• Direct-to-consumer e-commerce or omnichannel retail experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams across multiple inventory functions, with a track record of building culture, managing performance, and retaining talent in high-accountability environments.
• Strong strategic and financial acumen with the ability to connect inventory decisions to P&L outcomes, including gross margin, GMROI, and working capital efficiency, and communicate those connections to senior leadership.
• Hands-on experience with inventory planning software such as StockIQ, Netstock, Blue Yonder, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience building, interpreting, and presenting Power BI dashboards or similar reporting tools.
• Comfortable operating at both the strategic and tactical level while leading multiple inventory functions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence without direct authority, and drive results across stakeholder groups.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with evolving priorities, organizational structure, and systems.

Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule
• Location: Based in our headquarters on Daniel Island in Charleston, SC (29492).