Vendor Managed Inventory Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Vendor Managed Inventory Director make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Vendor Managed Inventory Director in the United States is $153,518 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

However, a Vendor Managed Inventory Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $163,116
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $145,602 to $158,542
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $138,395
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Vendor Managed Inventory Director Salaries by Percentile

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Weekly
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75th Percentile $158,542 $13,212 $3,049 $76
Average $153,518 $12,793 $2,952 $74
25th Percentile $145,602 $12,134 $2,800 $70
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Key Factors That Influence Vendor Managed Inventory Director Salaries

A Vendor Managed Inventory Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Vendor Managed Inventory Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Vendor Managed Inventory Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Vendor Managed Inventory Analyst II (2-4 years): $68,818
  • Vendor Managed Inventory Analyst III (4-7 years): $90,802
  • Vendor Managed Inventory Supervisor (7+ years): $91,913
  • Vendor Managed Inventory Manager (7+ years): $111,749
  • Vendor Managed Inventory Director (7+ years): $153,518
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Vendor Managed Inventory Analyst II2-4 years$68,818
Vendor Managed Inventory Analyst III4-7 years$90,802
Vendor Managed Inventory Supervisor7+ years$91,913
Vendor Managed Inventory Manager7+ years$111,749
Vendor Managed Inventory Director7+ years$153,518
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Top Paying Cities for Vendor Managed Inventory Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $193,632
  • San Francisco: $191,512
  • Oakland: $187,476

What Skills Can Increase a Vendor Managed Inventory Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Negotiating (Mentioned in 4.6% Job Postings): Applying negotiation concepts and techniques in a dialogue between two or more parties to reach a win-win solution.
  • Business Administration (Mentioned in 2.3% Job Postings): It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.
  • Clinical Research (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Clinical research is a branch of healthcare science that determines the safety and effectiveness (efficacy) of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use. These may be used for prevention, treatment, diagnosis or for relieving symptoms of a disease. Clinical research is different from clinical practice. In clinical practice established treatments are used, while in clinical research evidence is collected to establish a treatment.
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Negotiating 4.6%
Business Administration 2.3%
Clinical Research 1.15%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Vendor Managed Inventory Director's salary.
  • Empathy: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Benchmarking: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Empathy
$193,433
26%
Root Cause Analysis
$193,433
26%
Benchmarking
$173,475
13%
Analysis
$168,870
10%
Coaching
$165,799
8%
Relationship Management
$165,799
8%
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Vendor Managed Inventory Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Vendor Managed Inventory Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $171,709. While startup companies pay approximate $145,214.

Vendor Managed Inventory Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$145,214
Growth Stage51~500$153,587
Established501~5000$165,817
Enterprise5000+$171,709

Vendor Managed Inventory Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Vendor Managed Inventory Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Vendor Managed Inventory Director positions in Pharmaceuticals or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Vendor Managed Inventory Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Vendor Managed Inventory Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$191,898$92.025%
Aerospace & Defense$184,222$89.020%
Software & Networking$184,222$89.020%
Energy & Utilities$176,546$85.015%
Transportation$176,546$85.015%

Vendor Managed Inventory Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Vendor Managed Inventory Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Vendor Managed Inventory Director

Salaries for a Vendor Managed Inventory Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $132,360 in 2023 to around $127,777 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Vendor Managed Inventory Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Vendor Managed Inventory Director Over Time

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2023
$132,360
2024
$130,088
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2024 $130,088
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FAQ about Vendor Managed Inventory Director

1. Where can a Vendor Managed Inventory Director earn the most?

A Vendor Managed Inventory Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Vendor Managed Inventory Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Vendor Managed Inventory Director is $193,632.

2. What is the highest pay for Vendor Managed Inventory Director?

The highest pay for Vendor Managed Inventory Director is $163,116.

3. What is the lowest pay for Vendor Managed Inventory Director?

The lowest pay for Vendor Managed Inventory Director is $138,395.

4. What are the responsibilities of Vendor Managed Inventory Director?

Directs operations to manage and maintain the customer's inventory replenishment levels and stock models based on approved schedule and agreed-upon targets. Monitors and analyzes utilization, product availability, pricing, and lead times to prepare VMI models. Understands all VMI parameters, calculations and data feeds to accurately generate replenishment orders. Develops reports to track all metrics and identify trends or issues that impact inventory levels. Expedites and resolves any shipping, delivery, ordering or system issues that may impact expected inventory replenishment targets. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Vendor Managed Inventory Director?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Vendor Managed Inventory Director roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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