Wmg
Sr. Manager, Inventory Operations Canada
USA - Nashville - 511 Union Street · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
SQLData AnalysisNegotiationAccountingExcelSAPSupply ChainLogisticsInventory ManagementCollaboration
About the role
- This role oversees the end-to-end workflows of inventory management to freight invoice processing.
- Oversee the management of all physical product inventory configurations
- Review product pricing and negotiations from suppliers pertaining to physical product
Responsibilities
- Monitor and forecast product demand, coordinating with supply chain partners to minimize overstock or shortages
- Manage warehouse KPIs ensuring accurate inventory tracking, fulfillment, distribution performance and logistics coordination.
- Collaborate with the Department Head and Direct Manager to implement process improvements for warehouse efficiency, cost control, and operational accuracy.
- Serve as the main point of contact between the label and distribution partners for physical releases.
- Maintain release schedules and ensure all operational deliverables are met on time.
- Director, Global Traffic to Analyze, maintain and negotiate freight rates for Retail shipments and local couriers
- Links to relevant documents:
Requirements
- Possess 5+ years' Management experience across Inventory, logistics and Physical Supply Chain Operations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of carrier rating levels, services, and processes (LTL, TL, Small Parcel, Airfreight, International/ Customs).
- Possess 2+ years' Music Industry distribution experience, retail and ecommerce.
- You are proficient with common data analysis tools (MS Excel, Access, and SQL).
- You have a history of excelling in fast-paced, high-energy environments.
- Possess a bachelor's degree related to Supply Chain Management, or equivalent years of experience.
Skills
- Possess excellent negotiation skills.
- Have a keen sense of urgency and strong follow-up skills.
Compensation
- Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law.
- The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs.
- The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.
Benefits
- 2026 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf
Company info
- At Warner Music Group, we're a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members.
- Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans.
- We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:
- We pursue excellence for our team and our talent.
- Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we're committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.
- WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success.
- That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone.
- We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
- Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds - an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.
- Distribution Operations is responsible for all physical supply chain processes across the entirety of product lines under WEA Distribution.
- The department's core focus is to work cohesively with all WMG divisions and departments globally, as well as outside vendors, carriers, and label partners, to ensure that the highest quality of products are distributed to customers in a timely manner.
- Key functions shared by the Distribution Operations team include inventory management, manufacturing, order fulfillment, compliance, and logistics.
- We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.
Equal opportunity
- Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This listing is sourced directly from Wmg's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.