Senior Manager of Replenishment
Vail ResortsOur mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you! Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first). Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Inventory Management, the Sr. Manager of Replenishment is responsible for developing and leading the inventory replenishment strategies across the 200+ stores for Vail Resorts Retail. In partnership with the Director of Inventory Management and Director of Distribution Operations, this position will be responsible for developing inventory strategies by DC location and replenishment initiatives that will drive inventory efficiencies, strong in stock positions to support guest experience and financial expectations. The Sr. Manager will identify strategic opportunities for future state training, development and implementation of best in class processes within the team. The individual will bring recommendations forward to work with the senior director in prioritizing these against the broader priorities for the organization. This position requires strong analytical skills, workload prioritization and organizational skills, excellent communication and strong team development skills. Applicants should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, possess problem-solving skills and will have demonstrated learning agility. The individual should have proven ability to quickly build subject matter expertise and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. Preferred candidates will have demonstrated the ability to persevere through ambiguity; an innate inquisitiveness; possess the drive to extend analytical capabilities; and have demonstrated leadership capabilities. Job Specifications: Starting Wage: $93,409.00 - $99,000.00 +annual bonus Employment Type: Year Round Shift Type: Full Time Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age Housing Availability: No Job Responsibilities: Lead and develop bench strength of Retail Product Team focusing on hiring, coaching, and leveraging the talent philosophy. Develop new strategies and identify opportunities to improve efficiency sku level inventory across both the store and DC base. Ensures effective communication, coordination and cooperation between multiple cross functional partners including operations, Distribution Center managers, buyers and inventory planners. Partners continuously with Store Operations and Distribution Center teams to improve efficiencies and operations. Partner with internal stakeholders including the training and development team, distribution centers, IT, and merchants to ensure the creation and documentation of current and future processes. Demonstrate an unyielding passion for the guest experience, culture, mission and vision. Actively engage with the retail product team to establish and execute the strategic vision for purchasing, inventory flow and ideal inventory levels. Anticipate the changing needs of the business and align resources and plans to support the future initiatives including acquisitions, new supply chain efficiencies, and new vendors. Aligns and supports Vail Resorts Leadership Competencies of: Drive, Re-Imagine, Develop, Out Front, Connect, and Passion Job Requirements: Bachelor’s’ degree or equivalent work experience required 5-7+ years relevant work experience in replenishment/allocation, buying or planning Experience managing a team and prioritization of workload Strong proficiency in MS Office S…