Inventory Manager

Location: Houston, TX | FLSA Class: Exempt | Reports to: Materials Manager

About the role

The Regional Inventory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing inventory management and warehouse operations across multiple locations supporting 24/7 field operations involving mobile generators, power equipment, and ancillary assets. This position ensures inventory accuracy, efficient material movement, and consistent warehouse processes throughout assigned regions. The Regional Inventory Supervisor works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and Logistics to maintain critical parts availability, minimize equipment downtime, and support operational readiness. This role leads warehouse and inventory personnel, implements standardized procedures, and identifies opportunities to improve inventory performance and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional warehouse and inventory operations, including receiving, shipping, kitting, cycle counting, and material handling.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels across multiple warehouse locations to support continuous field operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized inventory control procedures and warehouse best practices across regional facilities.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement to forecast parts demand and fulfill operational requirements.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, material usage trends, aging inventory, and critical spare parts availability through ERP and inventory management systems.
• Lead, train, and develop warehouse personnel and inventory staff across multiple locations.
• Conduct regular inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliations to identify discrepancies and maintain inventory integrity.
• Coordinate emergency and expedited parts logistics to support critical field repairs and operational needs.
• Manage warranty claims, core returns, and related coordination with original equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, inventory optimization, and process improvement.
• Ensure warehouse and inventory activities comply with company safety standards, housekeeping expectations, and operational procedures.
• Prepare regional inventory reports and communicate performance metrics, inventory concerns, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain leadership.
• Experience in oilfield services, power generation, industrial equipment, or heavy equipment industries preferred.
• Experience supporting mobile equipment, generators, or field-based operations strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory control principles, warehouse operations, and logistics coordination.
• Experience managing multiple warehouse locations or regional operations preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP and inventory management systems, such as SAP, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, bills of materials, and equipment schematics.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development abilities.
• Ability to travel regionally as needed.
• Flexibility to support after-hours or emergency operational needs when required.
• Ability to perform duties in warehouse and field environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

This position supports multiple warehouse locations and field operations involving mobile generators, power equipment, and ancillary assets. Regional travel is required as needed to support personnel, inventory activities, and operational requirements. The role supports 24/7 operations and may require availability outside normal working hours for emergency or expedited material needs.