The Inventory Manager position will oversee company-wide inventory accounting, including physical counts and costing.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Manages and monitors the inventory tracking system supporting multiple sites.
- Evaluates receipts, shipments, and product levels to improve inventory control procedures and maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Analyzes daily/weekly site product and supply levels.
- Produces transfer orders to balance inventory and mitigate shortages between sites.
- Manages inter-company receipts and shipments to optimize operations.
- Communicates with inventory, purchasing and all site operations employees to achieve business goals.
- Proposes strategies to reduce costs and improve inventory control, inventory levels and logistics.
- Monitors demand and analyzes data to anticipate future supply and logistical needs.
- Reports on inventory levels, supply chain progress, procedural efficiency and personnel issues to upper management.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in business, logistics, systems engineering, or supply chain management preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role preferred.
- Experience working with inventory management software and forecasting strategies.
- Experience conducting tracking and data analysis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate ability to be flexible, adapt quickly to changes and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong proactive critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.