Director, Inventory Management
Company
KeHE Distributors
Location
Naperville, IL
Other
Supply Chain/Logistics
Why Work for KeHE?
- Full-time
- Pay Range: $143,330.00/Yr. - $191,070.00/Yr.
- Shift Days: , Shift Time:
- Benefits on Day 1
- Health/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
- Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Overview
Good people, working with good people, for our common good.
Sound good?
KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!
Primary Responsibilities
The Director of Inventory Management will be responsible for designing and executing KeHE's enterprise-wide inventory management strategy. This leader will oversee the standards, processes, and teams that ensure inventory accuracy, supplier compliance, and inventory control across all distribution centers. Acting as a key connector between supply chain, transportation, supplier management, and operations, the Director will drive proactive solutions to inventory challenges, implement best practices, and deliver measurable improvements in cost, accuracy, and service levels. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision, and Values.
Essential Functions
DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute KeHE's enterprise inventory management strategy to optimize inventory accuracy, minimize waste, and improve efficiency across all DCs.
- Establish governance models and accountability metrics for inventory control, salvage, and disposition practices.
- Translate corporate objectives into operational priorities, ensuring alignment across supply chain, operations, and supplier management.
- Partner with Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Site Operations, and Supplier Management to proactively manage inventory opportunities and risks.
- Provide strategic oversight of supplier compliance programs related to barcode standards, pallet configurations, and ti-hi optimization.
- Serve as the executive liaison on cross-functional task forces focused on inventory quality and operational improvements.
- Sponsor and oversee process improvement initiatives to reduce shrink, improve inbound compliance, and enhance system performance.
- Leverage data analytics and insights to guide long-term process enhancements and ensure scalability.
- Lead a team of Inventory Management Process Owners and functional specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Define organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities for the inventory management function.
- Coach and develop team members to strengthen technical knowledge, cross-functional problem-solving skills, and leadership capabilities.
- Own key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory accuracy, shrink, supplier compliance, salvage recovery, and customer satisfaction.
- Regularly communicate performance trends, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership.
- Drive accountability across sites to achieve operational and financial targets related to inventory management.
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in supply chain, distribution, or inventory management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven record of success leading multi-site or enterprise-level inventory management programs
- Experience leading change management initiatives, including standardizing processes and embedding new practices across an enterprise.
Requisition ID
2025-27728
Equal Employer Opportunity Statement
KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.