Storeroom Inventory Control Manager
Pacific Wood Laminates · Brookings, OR · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Directly supervise, train, and develop three Inventory Specialists.
- Establish clear performance expectations, accountability standards, and service levels.
- Promote a culture of safety, ownership, organization, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Maintenance, Operations, and Accounting to align storeroom inventory strategy.
Inventory & Operational Oversight
- Maintain accurate and reliable inventory levels to support maintenance.
- Identify and manage critical spare parts to minimize production downtime risk.
- Oversee receiving, stocking, issuing, returns, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.
- Ensure parts room organization, labeling, asset tracking, and system accuracy.
- Reduce obsolete, slow-moving, and excess inventory while protecting operational readiness.
- Monitor supplier lead times and proactively manage risk for critical components.
365 System Ownership & Data Integrity
- Serve as the company subject matter expert for 365 (storeroom portion).
- Ensure all inventory transactions (receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments) are accurately recorded in 365.
- Rebuild and maintain integrity of the item master.
- Train team members and cross-functional partners on proper 365 utilization and compliance.
- Fully utilize 365 to optimize system capability for maximum overall efficiency.
Data Analytics & Financial Performance
- Analyze inventory turns, stockout frequency, usage trends, shrinkage, and spend.
- Develop routine reporting and dashboards to provide visibility into parts storeroom efficiency and effectiveness.
- Identify trends and deliver actionable recommendations to improve reliability and reduce cost.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure parts room operations comply with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in inventory management, parts management, supply chain, or maintenance operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment (Forest Products industry preferred).
- 5+ years of supervisory experience (Preferred).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Preferred).
- Demonstrated experience using data analytics to drive operational improvement.
- Strong financial acumen, including understanding of inventory valuation and cost control.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables).
- Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Monday–Friday day shift schedule, with flexibility for special projects or operational needs
- Vacation / Paid Time Off
- Minimal cost in-house clinical care facilities for employees and families
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical coverage
- 401(k) eligibility with generous company matching
Tools & Equipment Used
- Computer systems (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Dynamics 365)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting and climbing in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to frequently climb stairs and use ladders as needed.
- Exposure to temperature variations
- Occasional sound exposure near machinery
Work Environment
- Inside: 90%
- Outside: 10%
Required Personal Protective Equipment
- Boots
- Safety glasses
- Hearing protection
- Hard hat (when required)
- Gloves (when required)
- Safety vest (when required)
- Harness (when required)