Inventory Manager Jobs in Foley, MN (NOW HIRING)

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.

Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services
• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time
• Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech

Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good-faith estimate for new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is $22.00 - $26.00 per hour. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for monitoring and controlling inventory integrity processes as well as supporting all other inventory and warehousing initiatives as required. Maintains an inventory of raw materials in stock, on order, and work-in-process. Provides inventory information as needed and may investigate inventory accuracy. Reorders materials or issues reorders requests when appropriate.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads the day-to-day cycle counting activities to ensure that current counts are being completed while improvements are being made
• Generates cycle count lists of materials to count on a daily basis
• Investigate inventory discrepancies as they arise and escalate and adjust inventory as needed
• Physically counts or leads the count of each product and/or location as necessary to fulfill cycle count program requirements 
• Determines method of inventory correction
• Enter data through Epicor to update the inventory records in the computer
• Assists in the training of staff in the methods of cycle counting and inventory transactions
• Be a change agent and drive inventory accuracy throughout the manufacturing operations
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making
• Assures a safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions
• Maintains a clean and organized work area following 5S procedures and practices
• Additional duties as assigned 

• Associate degree strongly preferred
• Requires high school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year or more of relevant experience
• Forklift training and certification required
• Ability to lift and perform other physically demanding tasks associated with material handling and receiving
• Accurate counting skills
• Some computer skills
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships with team members 
• Ability to lead small groups and provide work direction