Inventory Manager

About the Role

Reporting to the VP of Planning and Inventory, the Inventory Manager will lead the inventory team and warehouse operations for our manufacturing site ramp-up. You will own the full material lifecycle, including receiving, put away, production order picking, and logistics; ensuring that as production volumes increase, our processes remain robust and the team stays aligned. This role requires a leader who understands the financial impact of inventory transactions, ensuring transactional integrity and ERP data accuracy to meet both financial compliance and service level targets.

Responsibilities

• Team Building & Process Leadership
  • Team Development: Recruit, onboard, and stabilize a high-performing inventory team. Provide continuous training and mentoring to ensure the team is skilled in both physical handling and ERP system accuracy.
  • Process-Driven Management: Establish and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent, repeatable results as volume scales.
  • Performance Control: Set clear performance goals and conduct regular evaluations. Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and transactional discipline.
• Warehouse Operations & Problem Solving
  • Operational Monitoring: Provide daily oversight of warehouse functions (Receiving, Shipping, Picking). Actively monitor and control workflows to identify bottlenecks before they impact the production line.
  • Active Problem Solving: Serve as the primary point of escalation for inventory discrepancies, logistics delays, or system errors, using data-driven insights to resolve root causes.
  • Facility Optimization: Utilize 5S methodologies to optimize warehouse layout for maximum picking and putaway efficiency.
• MRP & Data Integrity
  • Master Data Ownership: Serve as the primary owner of Item Card integrity within the ERP; partner with Planning and Procurement to ensure item parameters (lead times, safety stocks, reorder points) reflect operational reality.
  • Supply/Demand Synchronization: Monitor MRP signals to ensure supply is synchronized with the master production schedule, proactively resolving gaps for internal production customers.
• Inventory Integrity & Financial Compliance
  • Audits & Cycle Counts: Lead a rigorous cycle count program and coordinate full inventory audits to reconcile physical stock with records, ensuring 100% integrity for financial reporting.
  • Financial Impact: Ensure all physical movements are mirrored in the ERP in real-time. Maintain a deep understanding of how inventory transactions impact the General Ledger (COGS, WIP, and Valuation).
  • Compliance: Apply a strong foundational knowledge of SOX rules to ensure all processes meet internal control standards and audit readiness.

Requirements

• Basic (Required) Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Industrial Engineering/Distribution or a related field.
  • Proven experience (5+ years) as an Inventory or Warehouse manager leading a team within a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced understanding of warehousing processes and the related ERP transactions.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and analyze safety stock and re-order points for multiple sites.
  • Experience working with 3PL and trucking companies to manage inter-modal logistics.
  • Experience with new facility ramp-up, including warehouse layout, process design, transactional controls, and team building.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Power BI experience.
  • Business Central ERP experience.
  • Experience implementing 5S within the warehouse environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays