Director of Retail Operations & Purchasing

Director of Retail Operations & Purchasing

Location: Middle Tennessee / Multi-Location Travel Required (Tennessee, Kentucky, and Southwestern Virginia)

Performance Feeds is seeking a Director of Retail Operations & Purchasing to lead and support our growing network of feed, farm supply, and animal health locations.

This position combines strategic purchasing, inventory management, operational leadership, and team development into one role focused on driving consistency, profitability, and growth across multiple locations.

The Director will work closely with store managers, ownership, sales teams, and marketing to ensure every location has the products, processes, and support needed to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing and inventory strategy across all retail locations
• Manage product selection and inventory levels
• Implement and strengthen operational procedures and best practices
• Support and coach store managers across 10 retail locations
• Conduct regular store visits and manager meetings
• Monitor key performance indicators including sales, inventory turns, shrink, and profitability
• Improve inventory accuracy and reduce dead or outdated inventory
• Standardize merchandising, store layouts, and operational processes
• Collaborate with marketing to execute promotions, seasonal campaigns, and growth initiatives
• Assist in employee development, training programs, and leadership development
• Support expansion opportunities and long-term strategic planning

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Experience managing inventory, purchasing, or retail operations
• Ability to analyze data and make sound business decisions
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with a passion for continuous improvement
• Comfortable traveling between locations in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Southwestern Virginia and working directly with store teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Agriculture, livestock, animal health, feed, farm supply, agronomy, or related industry experience
• Multi-location retail, operations, purchasing, or management experience
• Experience leading teams and implementing operational systems
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree is beneficial but not required
• Equivalent industry experience will be strongly considered

Why Join Performance Feeds?

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing organization
• Leadership role with direct influence on company strategy and operations
• Work alongside experienced store managers, sales professionals, and marketing teams
• Help build the systems, people, and processes that will drive the next phase of company growth

If you're passionate about agriculture, operational excellence, and developing successful teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person