Manager of Purchasing & Inventory Planning

Why Work For Us?

• •Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• •401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• •Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• •Paid Holidays
• •Paid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
• •Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• •Free AAA Classic Membership
• •AAA Product Discounts
• •Tuition Reimbursement Program

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At AAA, our Team Members strive to deliver amazing service and help our Members outsmart life’s roadblocks. We believe everything you do outside of work adds to who you are at work.

N OTE: This role is hybrid and requires 3 days onsite in our Walnut Creek, CA office. Visits to our warehouse locations (Sacramento, Concord or Phoenix, AZ) are required monthly.

• JOB SUMMAR Y
• The Manager of Purchasing and Inventory Planning provides strategic leadership to the Purchasing team, overseeing complex supply chain operations and inventory strategies. This position is responsible for managing the end-to-end purchasing lifecycle while balancing inventory levels to meet organizational demands. The Manager analyzes procurement & sales data, forecasts inventory needs, optimizes supplier performance, and ensures audit readiness, while mentoring team members and aligning purchasing practices with corporate goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• •Inventory Planning & Forecasting
• •Lead the development and execution of inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and minimize carrying costs.
• •Analyze demand patterns and supply chain data to develop accurate purchasing forecasts, ensuring product availability while preventing overstock.

• •Requisition & Purchase Order Management
• •Oversee the enterprise-wide Requisition and Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle, setting standards for accuracy, pricing, and compliance across the department.
• •Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, ensuring high-value procurement projects align with company objectives.

• •Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
• •Direct the corporate supplier vetting protocol, ensuring strict adherence to financial, cybersecurity, and ESG standards.
• •Evaluate supplier performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and manage strategic relationships to ensure contract compliance and service level agreements (SLAs) are exceeded.

• •Leadership & Communication
• •Lead, mentor, and develop a team of purchasing professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• •Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders, providing insights into supply chain health, cost savings, and operational efficiency.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Advanced knowledge of purchasing policies, inventory management methodologies, and supply chain best practices.

Strong proficiency in ERP/eProcurement systems (e.g., Workday) and advanced data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau/PowerBI).

Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategies; demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and high-stakes supplier negotiations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

• •Minimum Qualifications
• •Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• •5+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory planning, or supply chain operations.
• •2+ years of leadership or people management experience.

• •Preferred Qualifications
• •Master’s Degree or relevant certification (e.g., CSCP, CPIM).
• •Advanced experience with ERP SaaS platforms, contract lifecycle management, and enterprise inventory systems.

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We target between minimum and midpoint of the range, and all offers are subject to a fair pay analysis - Compensation Range: Min: $132,465.00 - Mid: $165,580.00 -