Corporate Materials and Inventory Manager

Corporate Materials and Inventory Manager Summary

The Corporate Materials and Inventory Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, governance, and execution of inventory management and materials control across all Gregory Industries manufacturing and distribution locations. This role ensures inventory accuracy, storage integrity, and disciplined transaction execution across receiving, production, and shipping operations. The position serves as the enterprise champion for ERP accuracy, inventory controls, cycle counting, and standardized warehouse processes, while driving continuous improvement through data-driven reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Core Responsibilities

• Own and govern enterprise-wide inventory accuracy across all sites, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and financial controls.

• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve inventory control policies, procedures, and work instructions.

• Ensure accurate and timely inventory transactions at all inventory touchpoints, including:

  • Receiving
  • Production consumption and reporting
  • Inter-site transfers
  • Shipping and customer fulfillment

• Partner with Finance and Purchasing to support accurate inventory valuation, audits, and physical inventory processes.

• Design, implement, and manage a robust cycle count program across all locations.

• Define cycle count strategies (ABC classification, frequency, tolerances, root-cause analysis).

• Lead reconciliation and corrective action processes to address inventory discrepancies.

• Ensure consistent execution and accountability at each site.

• Provide functional leadership for warehouse operations, focusing on:

  • Storage integrity and location accuracy
  • Material handling best practices
  • FIFO/lot control compliance
  • Space utilization and layout optimization

• Standardize warehouse processes across sites while allowing for operational flexibility where required.

• Act as the corporate champion for ERP inventory and materials modules.

• Ensure master data accuracy (items, BOMs, routings, locations, units of measure).

• Partner with IT, Operations, and Finance on system enhancements, upgrades, and issue resolution related to inventory and materials management.

• Train and coach site teams on proper ERP usage and transaction discipline.

• Develop and maintain standardized inventory and materials reporting across all sites.

• Monitor and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), including but not limited to:

  • Inventory accuracy
  • Inventor turns
  • Obsolescence and excess inventory
  • Cycle count performance
  • Transaction error rates

• Provide actionable insights to leadership to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives related to materials flow, inventory control, and warehouse operations.

• Identify systemic issues and drive root-cause corrective actions.

• Support lean manufacturing, operational excellence, and cost-reduction initiatives.

• Share best practices across locations and ensure consistent execution.

• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and IT teams.

• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and capacity expansions from an inventory and materials perspective.

• Serve as a subject-matter expert during audits, system implementations, and operational reviews.

Education & Experience

• bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in inventory management, materials management, or warehouse operations within a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated experience supporting multi-site operations.

• Strong ERP experience with hands-on responsibility for inventory transactions and controls.

• Proven ability to design and sustain cycle count and inventory accuracy programs.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement skills.

Preferred Experience

• In metals, industrial manufacturing, or heavy manufacturing environments.

• Lean, Six Sigma, APICS (CPIM/CSCP), or similar certifications.

• Experience leading or supporting ERP implementations or major system upgrades.

Key Competencies

• Inventory governance and financial discipline

• ERP and systems leadership

• Process standardization and continuous improvement

• Data-driven decision-making

• Cross-functional communication and influence

• Change management in multi-site environments

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel regularly to manufacturing and warehouse locations (estimated 15%- 25%).

• Ability to work in manufacturing and warehouse environments as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.

• 401k with company match.

• Medical, dental & vision benefits.

• Company paid life insurance, short term disability & long-term disability.

• Company provided uniforms.

• Onsite fitness facilities.

• Discretionary profit-sharing bonus program.

About the Role

Gregory Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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