Key skills
ERPAnalyticsSAPLeadershipChange ManagementCommunicationSales
About this role
Role Overview
- Determine the optimal number and location of distribution centers
- Define inventory placement strategy across branches, regional hubs, and storefronts
- Implement footprint changes and manage ongoing performance
- Establish standards for PM (Preventive Maintenance) and AM (Aftermarket) kits
- Identify additional kits required and define contents for each kit
- Oversee inventory levels and kit availability to support service and sales goals
- Develop sales strategies aligned with footprint and kitting plans
- Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure customer needs are met efficiently
- Implement advanced forecasting tools (e.g., KetteQ, Servigistics) to improve demand planning
- Drive digital transformation for predictive analytics and inventory optimization
- Integrate aftermarket/parts forecasting with central supply chain planning
- Align contracts and escalation paths with Supply Chain and Operations teams
- Serve as the primary liaison for footprint optimization within the broader SCM framework
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 8+ years of experience in inventory management, network/footprint optimization, supply chain strategy, or aftermarket parts operations
- 5+ years of experience leading teams and cross‑functional footprint transformation efforts, including change management and performance tracking
- Master’s degree (preferred)
- Prior leadership experience in HVAC, industrial services, aftermarket parts, or a similar distribution‑intensive business (preferred)
- Experience deploying or operationalizing advanced analytics, predictive models, or digital tools to support stocking rules, network design, and demand planning (preferred)
- Familiarity with SIOP/S&OP processes, branch‑level stocking strategy, and segmentation of maintenance vs. repair parts (preferred)
- Proficiency with ERP or inventory systems such as SAP, Servigistics, or other supply chain planning and execution platforms (preferred)
- Certifications such as APICS CPIM/CSCP, Six Sigma, Lean, or equivalent credentials (preferred)
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑management skills across technical, operational, and commercial functions (preferred)
- Strong proficiency with forecasting tools (e.g., KetteQ, Servigistics) and capability to integrate forecasting with central supply chain planning (preferred)
- Ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives with Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, and Digital teams to ensure aligned inventory strategy and operational execution (preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with demonstrated experience driving cost efficiency, service improvement, and inventory performance (preferred)
- Experience supporting large‑scale operational change, digital transformation, or inventory system enhancements (preferred)
Tech Stack
- ERP
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- wellness incentives
- Retirement benefits
- Paid vacation days, up to 15 days
- paid sick days, up to 5 days
- paid personal leave, up to 5 days
- paid holidays, up to 13 days
- birth and adoption leave
- parental leave
- family and medical leave
- bereavement leave
- jury duty
- military leave
- purchased vacation
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance