Inventory Optimization Manager

Job Title: Inventory Optimisation Manager

Location: Decatur, GA

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000

Job Overview:

The Inventory Optimization Manager is responsible for modelling and standardizing inventory process workflows across the organization to maximize efficiency and profitability.

This role acts as a forensic analyst-identifying patterns that lead to profit loss from out-of-dates, damages, labor inefficiencies, and excessive handling. The position oversees multi-unit inventory management across multiple facilities and partners with vendors to improve delivery sequences, reduce food waste, and strengthen overall profitability.

Key Requirements for this role:

• Design and implement standardized inventory contingency plans and workflows across divisions.
• Lead operational and inventory forensics to uncover inefficiencies and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee specialized inventory programs, including distressed sales, food bank donations, and e-commerce channels.
• Manage multi-unit inventory planning and coordination to ensure alignment and accuracy across locations.
• Develop and deliver collaborative data visualizations for internal and external inventory stakeholders.
• Create and execute strategies to minimize handling, extend product shelf life, and reduce waste.
• Establish objectives, strategies, and tactical plans for divisional inventory control teams.
• Continuously review and improve tote and pallet configurations to optimize space and efficiency.
• Strengthen operating policies and hold vendors accountable for agreed standards.
• Utilize inventory management (ERP/WMS) systems; analyze inventory metrics/KPIs (turnover, accuracy, lead times, carrying cost) and present reports to senior management.

Skills & Competencies:

• Self-motivated and results-driven with high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration across departments and vendors.
• Solid product knowledge and understanding of perishable supply chain dynamics.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, or a related field.
• Proven success in problem solving, process improvement, and people management.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with statistical modelling and machine learning algorithms.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for managing and analysing large datasets.
• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency with inventory systems / ERP / WMS / data tools.

If this sounds like your kind of opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the requirements, send your resume and cover letter to pierreackerman@cast-usa.com with the subject line "Inventory Optimisation Manager Application."

Cast USA is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport, each member of our specialist team has an extensive background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast USA or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit www.cast-usa.com

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