Philosophy

Our clients’ corporate philosophy is simple: If it's good for our customers, it's worth doing. Their company mission is to leverage technology and expertise to provide the best buying experience on the Internet. Put another way, they want people to come their company, find whatever they want, discover things they didn't know they wanted, and leave feeling they have a new favorite place to shop.
Work hard. Everyone works hard, long, and smart. We act like owners because we are owners--stock options give each of them an equity stake in the company. They are passionate about what their doing. Because of that, they have fun at work, and it makes it easy forthem to work hard. Make history. This is the most compelling reason to work their. What they're building is unprecedented. They're not aspiring to a corporate model--they are creating the model.

What they Offer

Along with our extensive catalog of products, they offer a wide variety of other shopping services and partnership opportunities. You can...

• Search for books, music, videos, and more--in a snap. All you need to know is one word related to the product you're looking for. Can't remember an artist's name? We can even show you all CDs featuring a certain song title!

• Browse their virtual aisles in hundreds of product categories--everything from audiobooks, jazz, and video documentaries to coins and stamps up for auction. Want a shortcut? On our Essentials lists, our expert editors will steer you to the best new and classic products in all our stores.

• Get instant personalized recommendations based on your prior purchases the moment you log on.

Job Description:

The Director of Inventory Management is responsible for leading the team that designs and executes the inventory management policies. This individual will team with the product group general managers to define the policies and procedures that will enable world-class inventory management processes to drive profitability (i.e. economies of scale) across the business units. You will work very closely with three main functional groups to include the retail buying group, decision support and the IT systems group in overseeing the optimization of supply chain initiatives. Candidate must have in-depth knowledge of inventory management and operations management techniques, preferably in a high-velocity retail or multitiered distribution environment. They also must demonstrate success in leading the implementation of inventory management processes leading to significant results.

Requirements include:

• Outstanding business acumen and leadership skills that are collaborative and supportive;

• a proven record of successfully implementing inventory management programs and processes;

• deep knowledge of the practical and theoretical world of inventory management - optimizing supply chain and inventory management systems;

• previous experience managing planning & analysis, maybe a background as a finance manager;

• experience building systems, preferably in inventory management

• preferably in a high turnover supply chain;

• experience managing the development of systems such as inventory planning systems, customer order fulfillment and ERP or Enterprise Requirements Planning - this person will be highly involved in the design/strategy/structure & tools utilized to optimize the system;

• Leadership- experience and success leading groups of at least 5 or more people - managing and coaching high level managers who have direct reports;

• Project Management skills, holding people accountable.

• Communication & interpersonal skills. Must have strong influencing skills;

• Should have Profit & Loss experience;

• demonstrated creativity and innovation;

• MBA or significant quantitative analysis background (engineering degree, math degree;

• Multiple company experience a plus;

• Advanced degree and APICS certification are an asset.

Advantages/Opportunities:

• Our client is a leader in developing new supply chain/inventory management techniques that other companies follow. They are the benchmark company that others compare against.

• Group size: staff of 15 - 1/2 of these positions are to be hired – Hiring Manager wants to hire someone into this high level who will oversee this group.

• High visibility within the company up to CFO and within the industry.

• This person is being groomed to take over the VP’s position.

• After only 12 months on his job, current VP has become very well-known/recognized for his achievements within the industry.

• Managers’ management style tends to be a delegate by authority but will be hands-on when necessary.

• Current VP is looking for an equal whom he can strategize effective new procedures/methods that will continue to propel them as the industry leader in the areas of supply chain/inventory management.