Manager Inventory Management Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Purpose

Lead inventory control operations to ensure inventory accuracy, material visibility, and effective inventory management across manufacturing operations. Develop and maintain inventory processes, reporting, and controls that support operational efficiency, customer service, and financial performance while driving continuous improvement and data-driven decision making.

EFCO Culture & Safety Statements

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities.  This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries – no matter how minor – immediately to their supervisor or manager. 

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Accuracy and Control (35%)

• Lead inventory control processes to maintain accurate inventory records and inventory integrity across all locations.
• Oversee inventory reconciliation activities and ensure timely resolution of inventory discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory transactions and controls to ensure compliance with established procedures.
• Coordinate and oversee physical inventories, cycle counting programs, and audit activities.

Inventory Analysis and Reporting (25%)

• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, variances, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain inventory performance reporting and dashboards.
• Monitor inventory-related key performance indicators and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Support operational and financial decision-making through data analysis and reporting.

Inventory Strategy and Process Improvement (20%)

• Develop and implement inventory management strategies that support operational objectives and financial goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, inventory turns, material flow, and process efficiency.
• Implement best practices related to inventory management, replenishment, forecasting support, and inventory controls.
• Evaluate and recommend process improvements, system enhancements, and automation opportunities.

Systems and Compliance Management (10%)

• Ensure effective utilization and administration of inventory management and ERP systems.
• Maintain inventory data integrity and support system enhancements and process standardization efforts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, inventory procedures, and audit requirements.

Team Leadership and Development (10%)

• Lead, develop, and support inventory control personnel through coaching, training, performance management, and development planning.
• Establish departmental goals and monitor team performance against established objectives.
• Promote accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making within the team.

Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.  

Qualifications 

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Five or more years of inventory management, inventory control, supply chain, or manufacturing operations experience required. Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Certification(s) and License(s): APICS/ASCM, CPIM, or related certification preferred.
• Computer Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, inventory management software, and reporting tools.
• Other Requirements: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive operational improvements.

Core Competencies

• Development and Follow-Through: Invests in others’ growth and ensures execution of plans and commitments.
• Direction, Planning, Organization: Sets clear objectives, aligns efforts, and manages time and resources to achieve results.
• Analysis: Breaks down complex information to identify patterns, relationships, and root causes.
• Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.
• Collaboration: Works well with others toward shared goals, contributing constructively to team efforts.

Physical Demands

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Balancing - maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.
• Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Sitting/Standing – must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time.
• Stooping – bending at the waist
• Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 10 lbs.
• Walking
• Climbing - ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc.
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language
• Capacity to express thoughts orally
• Expertise in:
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.

Working Arrangement

· This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA location.

The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.