How to hire a replenishment manager

How to hire a replenishment manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step replenishment manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a replenishment manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new replenishment manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a replenishment manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A replenishment manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, replenishment managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of replenishment managers.

   Type of Replenishment Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Replenishment Manager		$26-50
   Shift Supervisor	Shift supervisors are responsible for the employees assigned to the shift that they are handling. Shift supervisors ensure that the employees who were expected to report to work at the specific shift came in... Show more	$12-21
   Key Holder	A keyholder is responsible for ensuring the store's daily security before and after the operation. Keyholders' duties include assisting with administrative tasks, handling customers' inquiries, managing and escalating customers' complaints, monitoring the alarm system, keeping track of the deliveries, supporting staff training, cooperating in company's events, and recommending operational strategies to meet business goals and objectives... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Supply Chain
   • Store Operations
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Sales Floor
   • Logistics
   • Direct Reports
   • Manage Inventory
   • Demand Planning
   • Retail Link
   • POS
   • KPI
   • Merchandise Presentation
   • Safety Stock

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   Responsibilities:

   • Used customer/member focuse data with DSS reports to track, manage, and adjust inventory to improve in stock levels.
   • Manage geotechnical aspects of an EIR/EIS for a coastal development in an environmentally sensitive lagoon.
   • Track customer EDI order receipt, processing and shipment.
   • Participate in project to put merchandise sell by-the-pound on POS replenishment.
   • Develop and engage creation of training tools, documentation and KPI measurements.
   • Perform administrative functions in the E3 system and troubleshooting system issues with JDA.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your replenishment manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A replenishment manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, replenishment managers' average salary in hawaii is 30% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level replenishment managers 48% less than senior-level replenishment managers.
   • Certifications. A replenishment manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a replenishment manager's salary.

   Average replenishment manager salary

   $76,829yearly

   $36.94 hourly rate

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   Entry-level replenishment manager salary

   $55,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing a replenishment manager job description

   A replenishment manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a replenishment manager job description:

   Replenishment manager job description example

   Store - INDY-NOBLESVILLE, IN
   We're here for the Makers! Come be a part of the team where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!
   
   Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together.
   To review a comprehensive list of benefits, please visit Michaels BenefitsCO, CT and NYC only -To review pay ranges for the position you are applying for, please visit Michaels Pay Ranges - CO, CT, Ithaca and NYC only
   Lead and support inventory management and merchandising standards and maintenance. Plan for and provide a well merchandised and in-stock store for the customer to shop. Help customers shop and find what they are looking for. Deliver friendly customer service.
   
   Major Activities
   Assist Store Manager in leading and managing adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Company programs to ensure compliance to applicable laws and requirements; ensure execution of Company policies and standards; hold team accountable for store conditions and results Manage and support the truck processes and lead the teams to ensure standards are met; achieve your KPI's and manage your team to achieve their role KPI'sManage, execute and support the planogram process (POG's) to standard.Manage, execute and support the AD set processes.Manage and execute shrink and safety programs.Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD) Maintain seasonal sets and the feature space to our visual merchandising standards Assist with interviewing, on-boarding, coaching, observing and training of new Team members; support with Talent Development activities; participate in Performance Mgmt. activities of your team; utilize the leadership competencies for continued self-development Interacts with others in an accepting and respectful manner; remains positive and respectful, even in difficult situations; promotes commitment to the organization's vision and values; projects a positive image and serves as a role model for others Acknowledge customers, help locate product and provide solutions Assist with Omni channel processes Cross trained in Custom Framing selling and production
   
   Other duties as assigned
   
   Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills
   Retail merchandising and customer service experience preferred
   
   Physical Requirements
   Ability to remain standing for long periods of time Ability to move throughout the store Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching and stretching Lifting heavy boxes and accessing high shelves by ladder or similar equipment If you need help performing these functions of your job, please contact supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process with you and find a reasonable accommodation
   
   Work Environment
   Public retail store setting taking care of our customers; all public areas are climate controlled; some stock rooms may not be climate controlled; some outdoor work if assigned to retrieve shopping carts or while unloading trucks; Frame shop contains glass cutter and heat press ; work hours include nights, weekends and early mornings
   
   Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find replenishment managers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   To find replenishment manager candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting replenishment managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new replenishment manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the replenishment manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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