Palo Alto Inventory Planning Manager 

United States, California 

4418102

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Your Impact

• Own and drive the end-to-end process of E&O inventory analysis, reporting, and assessment across multiple product lines and business units.
• Develop and maintain advanced analytical models to identify excess and obsolete inventory trends, root causes, and potential financial impacts.
• Collaborate closely with demand planning, procurement, sales, and finance teams to validate findings and develop actionable inventory reduction strategies.
• Lead periodic inventory health reviews and provide recommendations for inventory adjustments, write-offs, or liquidation.
• Monitor inventory performance metrics and KPIs related to excess and obsolete stock, reporting progress and risks to senior management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending process changes or technology enhancements to improve E&O visibility and control.
• Manage and refine inventory segmentation and classification criteria to better predict and mitigate future E&O risks.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and training to promote inventory ownership and accountability throughout the supply chain.

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field; MBA or relevant certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain analytics, or related roles with strong exposure to excess and obsolete inventory management.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of driving inventory optimization and reducing financial risk.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Must be local to be SF Bay area.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $118000 - $191500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.