Inventory Manager Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Summary
The Inventory Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, efficient, and well controlled inventory management across multiple warehouses and technician-assigned service vehicles. The Inventory Analyst supports cycle counts, manages obsolete/slow moving material processes, and develops inventory control policies and procedures that improve consistency, reduce shrinkage, and support field operations.

Required Experiences:

• 3-5 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, or a related operational role.
• Experience in the HVAC, plumbing, or electrical trades industry strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Jonas Construction ERP highly desired.
• Experience working with multi-site inventory environments is a plus.
• High accuracy in data entry with strong attention to detail.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and other data tools.
• Familiarity with inventory control principles, reconciliation practices, and cycle count methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively with warehouse personnel, technicians, accounting, and leadership.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Inventory Accuracy & Data Management

• Perform high-volume, detailed data entry for all inventory transactions, including receiving, transfers, adjustments, returns, and material usage.
• Maintain accurate on-hand quantities and inventory valuation across warehouses and technician service vehicles.
• Utilize the Jonas Construction ERP system to track and validate all material movement;ensure entries are complete, timely, and properly documented.
• Review daily reports to confirm materials issued to jobs and service work orders are correctly charged and costed.
• Identify and correct errors in part numbers, descriptions, units of measure, and pricing.
• Support the setup of new items, vendor catalog maintenance, and pricing updates inthe ERP.
• Work closely with accounting to reconcile inventory valuations to the general ledgerand resolve discrepancies promptly.

Cycle Count & Audit Support

• Coordinate and schedule cycle counts for all warehouse locations and technician truckinventories.
• Prepare count sheets, pre-count documentation, and inventory lists; provide guidanceto counters on procedures.
• Monitor cycle count execution to ensure accuracy and compliance with companypolicies.
• Investigate count variances by reviewing transaction histories, material movement, jobcosting activity, and procedural gaps.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse staff, managers, and field technicians to resolvediscrepancies and prevent recurrence.
• Summarize and present cycle count results, including detailed variance analysis andrecommendations for corrective action.
• Support internal and external audits with required inventory documentation,reconciliation reports, and policy evidence.

Obsolete & Slow-Moving Inventory Tracking

• Maintain an ongoing process for identifying obsolete, surplus, or slow-movingmaterials across warehouses and vehicles.
• Analyze usage trends, historical consumption data, vendor lead times, and inventoryaging to identify potential write-downs.
• Collaborate with procurement, warehouse supervisors, and service management todetermine material status and disposition strategies.
• Develop and distribute regular reports highlighting aging inventory, no-movementitems, and at-risk categories (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Track the financial impact of obsolete inventory and support leadership in forecastingand budgeting related to inventory reserves.
• Recommend actions to reduce carrying costs, free up space, and maintain a clean, efficient inventory profile.

Process Development & Continuous Improvement

• Formalize, document, and standardize inventory control processes for receiving,stocking, cycle counting, returns, transfers, and truck replenishment.
• Develop inventory policies and procedures that apply to both warehouses andtechnician trucks to ensure consistency and reduce shrinkage.
• Establish guidelines for technician truck stock levels, replenishment frequency, andhandling of unused or returned materials.
• Analyze current workflows to identify inefficiencies, high-error points, andopportunities for process automation or improvement.
• Assist in training warehouse staff, technicians, and office personnel on inventoryprocedures and ERP usage.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align inventory practices with purchasing, accounting, project management, and service teams.
• Support implementation of new tools, technologies, or system enhancements that improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate regular and ad hoc inventory reports including valuation, usage, itemmovement, cycle count results, and KPI summaries.
• Monitor and analyze key metrics such as inventory accuracy, shrinkage levels,inventory turnover, and cycle count performance.
• Create dashboards, charts, and trend analyses to communicate inventory health andsupport decision-making.
• Provide insights to leadership regarding material consumption patterns to helpimprove purchasing, stock levels, and operational planning.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes, ensuring all adjustments,reconciliations, and valuations are accurate and completed on time.
• Offer data-driven recommendations to improve operational efficiency, reducecosts, and support profitability.
• Other duties as assigned by Leadership.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling and/or sitting for long periods of time.
• Push/Pull/Lift/Moving 25 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends based on business needs.
• Ability to travel to warehouse locations and technician service trucks for inventoryobservation and verification.