Network Inventory Manager
Atlantic Plywood Corporation · Woburn, MA · 2 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Overview
The Network Inventory Manager plays a critical role in driving efficiency, cost savings, and service excellence across the Parksite Interiors Business Unit (APC and Surfaces).
Why Join Our Team?
- Build your career in a thriving industry
- Be at the center of a fast-paced distribution network, directly impacting service levels, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction across multiple business units
- Work in a highly collaborative environment where your decisions influence Purchasing, Operations, and Sales strategies at a leadership level
- Gain exposure to advanced supply chain optimization, inventory strategy, and network-wide decision-making in a growing, industry-leading organization
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- 401(k) Program to secure your financial future
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Insurance Plans
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Bonus Incentives for employee referrals
What You’ll Do
- Establish and implement transfer policies in partnership with Business Unit leadership and Purchasing to maximize inventory availability while maintaining cost efficiency
- Collaborate closely with Purchasing to align transfer strategies with supplier orders, buying reports, and overall sourcing plans
- Evaluate and approve or deny internal transfer requests based on cost, service impact, and established inventory rules
- Maintain and refine standardized transfer policies and approval workflows to ensure consistency across the network
- Identify high-frequency transfer items and convert them into stocked items by optimizing reorder parameters
- Partner with Operations to reduce redundant transfers and improve freight mode efficiency
- Analyze transfer and inventory data to identify cost reduction opportunities and improve product placement strategies
- Deliver monthly performance reports to leadership highlighting trends, savings opportunities, and operational improvements
- Ensure customer demand is met through proactive inventory placement and strategic sourcing decisions
- Continuously monitor and adjust inventory sourcing rules to improve service levels and reduce costs
Required Qualifications
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in distribution, purchasing, inventory management, or operations
- Proven background in inventory management, supply chain strategy, or network optimization
Skills & Abilities
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to balance cost efficiency with customer service and operational performance
- Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods of time
- Occasional movement throughout warehouse or operational environments as needed
- Ability to perform tasks that may require light lifting or movement of materials when necessary
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check
- Authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within multi-location distribution networks or supply chain environments
- Familiarity with ERP systems, inventory management software, or supply chain analytics tools
- Demonstrated success in reducing costs and improving service levels through process improvements
- Experience developing or managing inventory policies, transfer strategies, or sourcing rules
About Our Companies
- Parksite
- Atlantic Plywood Corporation (APC)