Director of Planning & Inventory Management

Job Description

About Fleet Farm

At Fleet Farm, we don’t just sell products—we deliver experiences. With a legacy rooted in trust, service, and community, we’re on a mission to elevate our brand, optimize our operations, and ensure our customers always find what they need, when they need it. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and results-driven Director of Planning & Inventory Management to lead the way in inventory strategy and operational excellence.

Your Impact

As our Director of Planning & Inventory Management, you will be the driving force behind how we forecast, plan, and manage inventory across our stores and supply chain. From shaping high-level strategies to ensuring flawless execution, you will deliver the right products in the right quantities—optimizing working capital, reducing supply chain costs, and supporting the company’s growth and financial goals.

You will lead a talented team of planners and analysts, while collaborating across Merchandising, Supply Chain, Store Operations, and Finance to ensure that inventory planning and execution align with business objectives and provide a seamless experience for our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Strategy : Develop and implement long-term planning and inventory strategies that balance customer needs, sales growth, and financial performance.
• Drive Accurate Forecasting : Lead the demand planning process to ensure precise, data-driven forecasting and purchasing decisions.
• Optimize Inventory Management : Oversee procurement, allocation, and inventory control to maximize in-stock performance while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Cross-Functional Partnership : Work closely with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Store Operations, and Finance to align inventory strategies with sales, promotions, and seasonal planning.
• Enhance Processes & Systems : Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leverage technology (e.g., JDA / Blue Yonder), and implement tools and processes to improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Lead & Inspire : Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing planning and inventory team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Measure & Drive Results : Track and improve performance metrics including fill rates, sell-through, inventory turnover, and working capital efficiency.

What You Bring

Why You’ll Love It Here

Ready to Shape the Future of Inventory Management?

If you’re a strategic thinker, inspiring leader, and operational innovator ready to make a big impact, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help Fleet Farm deliver the right products, in the right place, at the right time—every time.