Manager, FC Inventory Control

At GameStop, we are committed to providing exceptional service and delivering the latest and greatest in gaming products to our customers. As a leading global retailer of video games, electronics, and gaming merchandise, we take pride in offering a wide range of products that cater to the needs and desires of gamers worldwide. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences for our customers by constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just starting out, we've got something for everyone. Join us in our mission to shape the future of gaming and bring the best gaming products to the world!

Working under general supervision, the Manager, FC Inventory Control will lead a team of data specialists responsible for building scalable reporting and ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of our company’s data. They will also monitor, evaluate, and analyze all facets of inventory management within the Distribution (and Refurb Centers not sure if Refurb will be part of scope yet or not), with particular emphasis on maintaining data integrity through loss control procedures. Reporting to the Director of Inventory Control, they will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify data quality and warehouse process issues and develop solutions to resolve them.

What you’ll do:

· Lead, mentor, and build a high-performance team of analysts and associates that are able to gather, interpret, and report on data necessary to enhance FC operational efficiency and overall inventory health

· Think through complex problems, determine proper analytical processes and procedures, independently derive conclusions, and present results to operations partners and business stakeholders

· Lead the team by identifying growth opportunities; collaborating cross functionally to structure, measure, and execute tests to improve our data reliability

· Deliver high quality insights and dashboards for executive level consumption

· Drive continuous improvement – work with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for improvement and provide data driven recommendations for business enhancements

· Act as a key driver of analytics, conducting regular presentations on findings for set KPIs

· Cross functional collaboration and influence - Identify and resolve root causes of inventory losses, working with cross-functional partners to track trends of causes, recommendation for remediation, and tracking improvement

· Work with cross-functional teams to identify data gaps and reporting needs, guiding your team to develop scalable reporting that supports self-service efficiencies

· SOX compliance – effectively perform controls such as inventory accuracy reviews and cycle count completion

What you bring:

· Leadership – Able to build highly functional and collaborative teams. Build a robust succession plan and foster a great working environment.

· Building Strategic Working Relationships – Develop and leverage collaborative relationships with other senior leaders throughout the organization to build credibility and strong partnerships.

· Business Acumen – Understand complex business issues and what drives good decision making.

· Navigating Complexity — Proactively and quickly makes sense of complex issues; responds effectively to complex and ambiguous situations; communicates complex information simply.

· Innovation and Problem Solving — Generating innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities

What you need:

· Superb written and verbal communication skills; experience presenting to senior, cross-functional stakeholders

· Ability to contextualize data and insights within the business context and communicate findings to technical and non-technical teammates

· Degree in mathematics, statistics, data analytics, supply chain management processes or a related field. Relevant professional experience in lieu of preferred degree to be considered

· 4+ years experience in a fulfillment focused role in areas such as data engineering, business intelligence, operations, or analytics

· Hands on experience working with a modern analytics tech stack (Looker, Google BigQuery, PowerBI, Warehouse Management System, etc) preferred

· Proven Continuous Improvement or Lead methodologies experience

· Strong business insight and customer focus; an analytical thinker who is data-driven with a can-do attitude and flexibility to accommodate evolving business needs

· Problem solving and root cause analysis combined with proven ability to articulate path forward based on data

· Ability to think strategically and implement tactically, a persistent attention to detail and a high level of comfort working with numbers

· Ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization

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