Inventory Manager

What You'll Do

• Work with Supervisors and Estimator to determine products and services needed for the business unit(s).
• Ensure all Purchase Requisitions are entered as accurately as possible and electronic PO folders have all relevant material in them.
• Ensure purchase orders contain all relevant information for material type, burnout specifications, machine finishes, and drawings when needed.
• Work with Shop Supervisors for scheduling and planning of material deliveries to meet customer demand and shop schedules.
• Investigate any discrepancies between Purchasing and Receiving.
• Manage and maintain planning of bill of materials and expedite purchased parts and raw material availability in response to operational plans.
• Work with Operations and Project Managers to update bill of materials, routers, and lot sizes.
• Provide material availability to support on-time production and deliveries of customer sales orders to meet plant goals.
• Control plant inventory to optimize turnover and minimize investment.
• Align with the cycle count program and WIP audits to obtain accurate inventory values.
• Maintain safety stock levels and establish order policies to balance inventory availability with low levels of investment.
• Work with suppliers to establish consignments, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs, and Just In Time (JIT) programs to support on-time delivery goals.
• Identify local sources of indirect materials, equipment, services, or supplies and vet their capabilities.
• Manage the indirect supplier selection process based on total cost of ownership (i.e., price, quality, support, capacity, reliability, etc.).
• Oversee the shipping and receiving function to ensure error-free processing of shipments expeditiously.
• Analyze and identify supply constraints to ensure daily operational support.

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Supply Chain or Business Management with 5+ years of experience
• APICS Certification (CPIM) preferred but not required
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
• 2+ years in materials management preferred
• Thorough knowledge of ERP planning or purchasing systems
• Proficient in analytical problem-solving techniques and possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to determine material requirements from prints
• Good interpersonal skills and must be able to work with minimal supervision

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Paid vacation
• Paid holiday time
• 401k with a company match
• Training
• A tuition reimbursement program
• More!

About the Role

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

Qualifications

• Must have a thorough knowledge of ERP planning or purchasing systems
• Must be proficient in analytical problem-solving techniques and possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to determine material requirements from prints
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Paid vacation
• Paid holiday time
• 401k with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement program

Schedule

Monday - Friday 40 hours/week