About this role
As the Supply Chain Associate Manager, you will have direct responsibility for identifying, collaborating, and executing strategic plans to improve the customer fulfillment experience and total cost-to-serve. You will utilize comprehensive business knowledge and critical thinking skills to develop strategies and execute plans impacting inventory movement, placement, and optimal fulfillment outcomes. You will be responsible for leading initiatives with cross-functional partners including category teams, supply chain, retail, services, technology, and analytics. This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work on site Monday through Thursday at our Best Buy corporate office in Richfield, MN. You can work virtually from home or another non‑Best Buy location on Friday. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process. What you’ll do Leverage large datasets to understand the relationship between inventory placement and fulfillment operations to identify areas for improvement, develop solutions, and work cross-functionally to drive intended outcomes. Partner across the enterprise to incorporate operational requirements and priorities with fulfillment initiatives. Examples: Category Teams, Category Enablement, Supply Chain, E-com Operations, Decision Analytics & Technology. Liaison with our category teams to adapt fulfillment strategies that balance speed to customer, customer experience, and total-cost-to-serve with category goals. Initiate, develop, and direct the preparation of complex presentations and reports. Lead moderately complex projects or workstreams to deliver measurable business impact. Basic qualifications 3 years in Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Distribution/Transportation, Business management, Vendor management, Project management, or Retail. Ability to work in a collaborative fast-paced, evolving team environment and across functional groups. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work autonomously with the ability to professionally interface with peers, leadership, and partners at all levels. Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience writing common Excel formulas and using Pivot Tables. Preferred qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience. 4 years experience in two or more of the following areas in Inventory management, Supply Chain, Distribution/Transportation, Business management, Project management, Retail, or Technical Expertise. Advanced problem-solving skills and analytical abilities with competency translating complex problems into solutions which can be implemented. Experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes. Understanding of end-to-end order processes Experience with SQL and Power BI What’s in it for you We’re committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life. Our benefits include: Competitive pay Generous employee discount Physical and mental well-being support Best Buy provides different types of leaves of absence (LOA) and potential pay sources to employees based on eligibility. The length of your LOA depends on your situation, where you live, your full-time or part-time employment status, and federal and state regulations. Intermittent or reduced-schedule leave is also available for certain medical or family care leaves. Paid time off (vacation or PTO) is offered to full-time and part-time employees based on work location, employment status, salary or hourly status (exempt/non-exempt), and years of continued or bridged service. Certain roles, where market norms demand it, are eligible for various forms of incentive pay to drive performance and offer recognition for achieving financial and strategic results. For more information about our incentive pay plans, including eligibility, please refer to our Incentive Programs Summary . For more information about benefits, LOA and paid time off, please refer to our Benefits Guide . About us As part of the Best Buy team, you’ll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers’ homes. Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™ Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.