Company Overview

Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number smart beds. We are guided by our purpose – to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. This is exemplified through our 4,000+ mission-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our vertically integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, including selling in our over 650 stores nationwide.

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, sharing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and skills with Sleep Number every day. Whether you are entering, returning or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you. We hope you join us in creating the future through higher quality sleep.

Position Purpose: 

The Inventory Planning Operations Lead exists to ensure the inventory planning team is prepared to deliver on product changes in the form of new product development and introduction efforts (NPD/I), material cost reductions (MCRs), and general design changes.  This role serves as the inventory planning team representative in all efforts related to product and supply changes.  Furthermore, the Inventory Planning Operations Lead exists to define and optimize inventory planning processes inclusive of both day-to-day planning tasks and overall supply chain flow end-to-end.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead change projects inclusive of developing transition plans (get-in/get-out) including inventory strategy, planning system settings, timeline of key milestones and hand-off plan to planning teamServe as inventory planning representative in all New Product Development/Introduction and Material Cost Reduction effortsLead completion of product change stage gate deliverable for supply chainOwn the definition, documentation and implementation of planning best practices for all inventory planning tasksLead execution of planning optimization road mapMeasures inventory planning productivity through owning the creation & maintenance of inventory planning team scorecardDevelop, document and inspect promotion event inventory planning strategiesLead creation & maintenance of complete, end-to-end supply chain flow mapDevelop and document inventory category specific supply strategiesCreate training and process documentation that supports onboarding of new team members on the inventory planning team

Key Performance Indicators:

Product changes executed on-time and on-plan with respect to initial inventory levels and customer lead-time expectationsInventory turnover & valueMaterial obsolescence

Position Requirements: 

Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain related roles preferably in supply chains that are direct to end customer.  Inventory planning experience preferred.Experience in leading new product development & introduction effortsBachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or similar field required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Drive towards continuous improvement including willingness to embrace and drive changeHighly proficient in MS office programsStrong project management skillsStrong analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skillsExcellent collaborator with strong communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively at all levels across the company; ability to consolidate and effectively present data and informationHigh attention to detailBeing comfortable in an ambiguous environmentAbility to work independently and take initiative

Working Conditions:

Standard office environmentTravel required when necessary (10%)

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is more than a catchphrase - it's a movement that permeates our company and through our team members. We are dedicated to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of our team members and their families through benefits, programs, and resources across our five wellbeing pillars of emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the center.

By joining our team, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a matched 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.

Safety

Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. COVID-19 Precaution(s) are in place consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), and state/local laws.

EEO Statement

Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is Sleep Number’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, consistent with applicable law. We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, including if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access open roles here.