Rent-A-Center names VP inventory management

Rent-A-Center appointed Jana Kelly to the post of VP inventory management. Reporting to John Butler, senior VP supply chain, Kelly is charged with leading the forecasting, inventory planning, allocation and replenishment of all domestic store products.

Kelly brings over 14 years of experience in inventory-management leadership, most recently at MetroPCS Communications, where she led the mobile device supply-chain strategy. Kelly is a certified public accountant and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Texas State University. 

“Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge to an all-important role,” said Butler. “Her background is certain to prove useful as we strive to better meet the demands of today’s consumers.”

Rent-A-Center describes itself as the nation’s largest rent-to-own operator.