Project Leader, Optimization Team

Job Description

At RH we believe deeply that the "right" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined and won't take "no" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right. JOB DESCRIPTION The Inventory Operations Project Leader is integral to the accuracy and integrity of inventory in our Outlets and Home Delivery Centers (HDCs) and ensuring the right inventory is in the right locations. This role requires an analytical mind, strong business acumen and an ability to simplify. Their core responsibilities are leading Outlet logistics, allocations and inventory planning to remove obstacles and drive results. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand intracompany inventory relationships and inventory flows between systems/locations
• Lead, develop and inspire teams as the point of contact for Outlet inventory-related activity
• Allocate product to Outlets based on analysis and partnership with Outlet leadership to drive sales
• Evaluate overall allocation strategies and DC stock levels in order to optimize revenue generation
• Lead logistics for Outlet inventory throughout our Supply Chain network
• Lead and coordinate the annual physical inventory count for our Outlets
• Drive continued process improvements as well as create and provide timely and meaningful shrink reporting to identify critical issues
• Support field locations on an ongoing basis with inventory-related issues (receiving, tracking, auditing and reporting of inventory) as well as coaching and training of inventory leaders
• Research recorded inventory adjustments and inventory shrink issues for determination of cause (Root Cause Analysis)
• Define and implement metrics and reporting that measure quality inventory integrity and accuracy
• Define easy-to-follow process paths and exception handling to ensure quality and inventory control
• Partner with systems leads to design and implement innovative system improvements on behalf of our field teams to simplify and eliminate manual work
• Provide support and oversight for inventory movement during relocations and new openings
• Partner effectively with cross-functional business partners, including Accounting, Distribution Centers, Engineering (IT), Finance, Galleries, Home Delivery Centers, Inventory Control, Outlets, and Transportation on inventory-related activities

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to continually learn and innovate
• Establish and foster strong relationships with cross-functional partners
• Detail-oriented with proven organizational skills
• Creative problem-solving and innovative approaches to simplify complex problems
• Strong analytical skills and experience with root cause analysis and process design - establishing, documenting and implementing change to improve procedures
• Aptitude for technical and system applications including experience using Excel for large-scale data analysis, with data drawn from internal sources

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience
• Experience in inventory, logistics, allocations or operations role preferred
• High level of expertise with Excel and Google Sheets
• Experience with Oracle RMS, Manhattan Active Omni, Salesforce and MicroStrategy a plus

About Us

RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance. At RH, we are committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job