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As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

The Inventory Planning Manager (End-to-End Planning) is a key supply chain professional responsible for managing the entire planning process. From store level planning, to purchasing and collaboration with Category Management Partnering to meet Sales goals, you will manage the inventory to support the sales, within the guideline of inventory KPI’s.

Employees local to Rhode Island will work a Hybrid schedule.

Remote candidates will also be considered for work from home

Responsibilities:

Demand Forecasting

• Use replenishment systems and internal tools to accurately predict future product demand across supplier lines and categories.

Supply Planning

• Purchase necessary products and maintain target stock levels while achieving inventory, GMROII, and turn goals through collaboration with the Merchant Team and Supplier Partners.

Risk Management

• Identify potential supply chain disruptions (e.g., supplier delays, weather events) and develop mitigation strategies.

Performance Monitoring

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as in-stock rates, fill rates, and on-time and in-full (OTIF) deliveries. Ensure promotional and planogram readiness.

Data Analysis

• Utilizing advanced data analytics tools to identify trends, optimize planning processes, and make informed decisions.

The Inventory Planning manager will report to the Senior Manager of Inventory Planning.

• 5+ years of experience in retail/ecommerce/CPG

• 3+ years of experience in demand and/or supply planning or similar

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Proficiency in supply chain planning systems

• Understanding of supply chain principles, including forecasting, or inventory management

• Blue Yonder Forecasting & Replenishment

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$66,330.00 - $145,860.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 
 

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 04/29/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.