Job Abstract

You're an original. So are we.

We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.

Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's®, Dockers®, Denizen®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ and Beyond Yoga.

In this role as the Category Inventory Sr. Director, you lead the inventory strategy of the US Levis, Signature and Denizen Brands and oversees the supply/demand alignment. You are responsible for collaborating with merchandising and planning to ensure the development of complex profitable inventory strategies and partnering with the Global Supply Chain to ensure fulfillment of LS&Co account demand.  You conducts financial analysis to determine optimum profitability strategies for the inventory flow.  These flow strategies are for both replenishment product and seasonal goods.

• Builds and manage complex and effective inventory strategies that align with financial objectives of the company
• Serve as a liaison between merchandise planning, supply planning, and inventory management to build delivery plans
• Manage the Open-to-buy process and deliver against annual plans
• Accountable for resolving issues related to product shipment delays
• Lead channel allocation strategies
• Critical support preparation of Regional S&OP
• Lead, coach and develop team members to ensure performance objectives are achieved and ongoing career development occurs
• Ensure timely PO issuance
• Work with Global Supply Chain to define different Inventory optimization initiatives and define requirements
• Work in close relation with category managers to achieve regional objectives, meet commitments to accounts; analyze confirmed deliveries and challenge Global Supply Chain for better supply/demand match

• Masters’s Degree, however a combination of college education and related work experience may be used as a substitute
• 10+ years of related business experience (Supply Chain Management/ Inventory Management)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Extraordinarily comfortable with change and uncertainty, while being able to pivot in a new direction quickly
• Expert knowledge with MS Office applications and specifically Excel and Outlook and Business Objects with experience creating specialized ad hoc reports

The expected starting salary range for this role is $173,000- $262,600. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance and business needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive plans, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits or other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Levi Strauss & Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and recruiting and maintaining a workforce that welcomes and respects people from diverse backgrounds while enabling our employees to make an impact. We value the unique combination of talents, experiences, and perspectives of each employee, making our collective success possible.

We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here's a small snapshot:

• 401K match: $1.25 for every $1.00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save.
• Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations
• Product discount of 60% off regular-price merchandise
• Paid Family Leave