Manager, Inventory Management

Position Summary The Manager, Inventory Management oversees demand planning and supply chain optimization to ensure efficient and cost-effective inventory levels, supporting business growth and operational targets. What You'll Do This position focuses on demand planning, analyzing factors that impact customer demand, and adjusting forecasting models based on trends. The Manager collaborates with key stakeholders to align demand forecasts with business plans, aiming to reduce forecast errors and improve inventory accuracy. The role includes evaluating historical data, market trends, and promotions to develop accurate forecasts and achieve working capital targets. The role leverages AI, predictive analytics and real‑time data to support decision making and customer experience. Additionally, the Manager leads supply chain optimization initiatives, conducting detailed analytical studies and managing cross‑functional projects from inception to operational ownership. The role involves strong communication skills, managing complex feedback, and fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaborative improvements. The Manager continuously analyzes supply chain data to optimize inventory processes and enhance operational efficiency. Leadership Expectations Respect the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for others; drives a positive associate and customer experience for all; embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; supports workplaces where associates feel seen and connected through a culture of belonging, so all associates thrive and perform; contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work. Demonstrates engagement and commitment to the team, developing others through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; and recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments. Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively to achieve objectives; communicates with impact and listens attentively to a range of audiences; and demonstrates energy and positivity for own work. Acts With Integrity Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving). Follows the law, our code of conduct and company policies, and encourages others to do the same; supports an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns; reinforces our culture of non‑retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action; acts with accountability for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values. Is consistently humble, self‑aware, honest, and transparent. Serve Our Customers Delivers results while putting the customer first and applying an omni‑merchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers. Adopts a broad perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans. Strive For Excellence Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions; supports innovation and intelligent risk‑taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Implements and supports continuous improvements and willingly embraces new digital tools and ways of working. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (SCM, Business Admin, Economics, or Engineering), Master’s or Supply Chain certification (APICS, CPIM, or CSCP) are assets 3‑5 years relatable experience (e.g., retail, manufacturing, FMCG) with experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles Experience with S&OP processes and cross‑functional collaboration Demonstrated comfort in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision‑making Pay Range $91,900.00 – $126,390.00 (pay will be determined based on relevant experience). Location 1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada Legal Walmart will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants and associates as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr